MAGNOLIA, Ark. - Mulerider Athletics is excited to announce the dates of their annual fan engagement nights for the remainder of the 2025-26 basketball season. Community Night will be held on Thursday, February 5th, as the Muleriders play host to East Central University. Student Appreciation night will follow just a week later on Thursday, February 12th, as the University of Arkansas-Monticello Boll Weevils make the trip to Magnolia. Saturday, February 14th, will be Date Night in the W.T. as the Muleriders host the Harding Bisons. Rounding out this year's themed nights will be Senior Night on Saturday, February 28th, as the Muleriders host Arkansas Tech for the final home game of the season.

 

"We have the best fans around and these three games allow us the opportunity to say Thank You for the support the community and student body shows our athletes throughout the year," said SAU Director of Athletics Steve Browning. 
 
 

Community night returns to the W.T. Watson Center on February 5th, as the Mulerider Men's and Women's Basketball teams play host to East Central University. This year, admission will be free to all fans. There will also be free select concession items handed out to attendees. Fans will also have the chance to win prizes during both the Women's and Men's games.

Mulerider Athletics is excited to team up with SAU's Student Activities Board to show its appreciation to the University's student body, as SAU students in attendance on February 12th will have the opportunity to sign up and win gift cards (100 at $10 each), courtesy of Domino's Pizza, the official pizza-provider of Mulerider Athletics. In addition to the gift card opportunity, students will have a chance to enter a three-point contest and half-court shot challenge (halftime of the men's game) and cash pickup (halftime of the women's game) sponsored by the SAB. Sign-ups for the gift card drawing and contests begin at 5:00 P.M. on game day inside the W.T. Watson Center. Fans of all ages will be treated to free popcorn while supplies last.
 

Mulerider Athletics is also excited to announce a special Date Night in W.T. as the Muleriders host the Harding Bisons on Valentines Day. Candy and prizes will be handed out throughout both games.