Auburn women's basketball to host "Back to School Bash"

Coach Larry Vickers and the Tigers will give away free school supplies Friday, Aug. 1.

by Wes Todd
Auburn women's basketball to host "Back to School Bash"Auburn women's basketball to host "Back to School Bash"
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AUBURN, Ala. – Head Coach Larry Vickers and the Auburn women’s basketball team are kicking off the new school year Friday, Aug. 1, at Neville Arena with a “Back to School Bash.”

The event runs from 4-6 p.m. CT. Entry is free and open to students in grades Pre-K to sixth grade.

Vickers and the Tigers will be giving away free school supplies while supplies last with the first 200 kids receiving a free backpack. In addition, there will be a live DJ, inflatables, basketball mini-games and more.

Those planning to attend should enter the arena via the northeast entrance, just to the right of the ground-level suites. The Scholarship Entrance is currently closed due to construction. Parking will be available in the main arena lot and surrounding lots.