POTSDAM -- Two spectators will have a chance to win a 50-inch flat screen television and their will be a pair for drawings for $500 during SUNY Potsdam’s 12th “Bear Pride Night” on Friday, Feb. 5.

The first game features the women’s basketball team as they take on New Paltz at 5:30 p.m. The men’s hockey team follows at 7 p.m. as they will play against Cortland. The men’s basketball team will take the court against New Paltz at 7:30 p.m.

Potsdam Sears, SUBWAY and Great Northern Printing will team up with the Bears for several giveaways and promotions that will take place throughout the evening.

During the men's basketball halftime and second intermission of the men's hockey game, spectators will face off in the "Sears Shootout", with winners going home with a new flatscreen television.

"Phil Vivlamore and Sears have stepped up to provide a signature event for the night that will generate a lot of excitement," Bill Mitchell, Bears' assistant athletic director said.

Numerous other promotions and giveaways will occur throughout the evening. Two $500 drawings will take place at halftime of both basketball games and Subway will be providing coupons for free subs as well as a chance to win a six-foot party sub for Super Bowl Sunday.

"Bear Pride" t-shirts, compliments of Great Northern Printing, will be shot from a t-shirt launcher during the games. Also, the student hip-hop dance squad "Team NV" will be on hand to display their skills as part of an entertaining night for Bear fans.

Admission is free for all alumni and their families by visiting the Alumni Relations table in the Maxcy Hall lobby. Bear alums can also reconnect with friends in the hospitality room during the games as well. Admission also is free for all area high school students who wear their school colors.

For more information, contact Bill Mitchell at 267-2307 or mitchewj@potsdam.edu.