Great Bearkat Shootout Feb 29
2/14/2012 4:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
One sharp-shooting Sam Houston State student will walk away with a college prize pack valued at more than $5,000 in the third annual "Great Bearkat Shootout" presented by The Grove at the final Sam Houston State men's basketball game of the year Wednesday, Feb. 29.
That night the Bearkats play host to arch rival Stephen F. Austin at 7 p.m. in Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum in an a critical game for both team's Southland Conference post-season playoff hopes.
The grand prize college pack will include items such as electronics, food, cash, and discounted apartment leasing provided by Wal-mart, Best Buy, Wing-Stop and The Grove.
The Grove features luxury off-campus living with private bedroom suites and a clubhouse loaded with amenities. The Grove is located at 2101 Sycamore Avenue. The Grove's telephone number is 936 291-0324 and the website is www.gogrove.com .
The "Shootout" begins February 23 as soon as the final buzzer sounds to end the game. Each student wishing to compete will come onto the Johnson Coliseum floor to shoot a free throw.
If they hit the first shot they will get a Great Bearkat Shootout t-shirt provided by The Grove.
If they hit three in a row they will be asked to stay and compete in round two where the remaining students will shoot until they miss .
When all but two contestants have been eliminated, the two finalists will compete in a spot-shot contest to see who can rack up the most points.
Student-athletes are not eligible to win the grand prize but can shoot for the t-shirt.
Official Rules for the Great Bearkat Shootout
1. Must be an enrolled student at SHSU.
2. Must have an activated BearkatOne Card.
3. Entry form must be completely filled out.
4. No hard sole shoes (dress shoes, boots, etc.)
5. Student Athletes may compete but are not eligible for the grand prize.
