Thursday night is the night that every student looks for something fun to do. It’s the closest day to Friday, and closer to the start of the weekend. So why not kick it off with Catawba Chaos Midnight Madness? Every year, the Catawba College Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams start off their season with a Pep Rally introducing the players and engaging the audience. The event was held in the newly renovated home to the Catawba Indians basketball teams, Goodman Gymnasium. It started at 7:00 pm and was open to the public.

The Catawba Basketball department is all for engaging students within their community and giving them a taste of the Catawba culture. A few students from the local Middle School attended the Pep Rally and got the opportunity to participate on the floor in basketball related games. They even got the chance to show off their best moves in a dance competition  and left the crowd cheering with excitement. Some of the games consisted of a doughnut eating contest, a Burger King Buzzer Beater, a Drunk Contest, and a 3-point contest. Prizes included Catawba College apparel, gift cards, and more. After the contest, both the basketball teams showcased their hard work by putting on a scrimmage for the audience. An amazing event starting off an amazing season for the Catawba Men’s and Women’s basketball teams.