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Two games will be played, the first of which is alumni against alumni. The second game will be the alumni challenging Ferris men’s basketball team.
“It’s going to be a game-like atmosphere,” Ferris men’s basketball head coach Andy Bronkema said. “The alumni will have their own locker room and head coach. It’s a good opportunity for our team to play some of the greats of Ferris State basketball.”
Ferris State Hall-of-Famer, Lewis Garner will coach the alumni. Garner tallied 1,437 points during his player career at Ferris (1971-75), including averaging 20.3 points per game as a senior.
As a captain and four-year starter, he averaged 13.4 points per game and helped the Bulldogs post an 86-24 record, including two Great Lakes Conference titles.
Coach Bronkema also said upwards of 25 Ferris basketball alumni will be in attendance for the games.
“This is a way for us to connect with the Ferris alumni,” Bronkema said. “It gives our team a chance to connect and network with the alumni for job opportunities after graduation.”
The event is free and open to the public. The first game begins at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. Ferris men’s basketball will challenge alumni following the alumni game at 7:30 p.m. Both will take place at Wink Arena.