Oct. 7, 2009

PHILADELPHIA - The La Salle athletic department has announced the first in its series of "Countdown to Tipoff" events leading up to the 2009-10 basketball season. The "Meet the Coaches" event will kick things off on Wednesday, October 14 at 6:00 PM at the Union League where fans can meet head basketball coaches Dr. John Giannini and Tom Lochner.

Tickets for the "Meet the Coaches" event are $50. To RSVP please contact the Athletic Advancement Office at explorerclub@lasalle.edu or 215-951-1524.

Other upcoming events include:

"Friends of Bill Raftery" Open Practice
Tom Gola Arena
Friday, October 23
5:30 PM
Reception to follow practice.
Cost: Free

Meet the Coaches - Montgomery County
General Lafayette Inn
646 Germantown Pike
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Thursday, November 5
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $35

To RSVP to any events, please contact the Athletic Advancement Office at explorerclub@lasalle.edu or 215-951-1524.