2008 Woodie Awards
Students celebrate Mardi Gras with MTSU sports
Michelle McCrary
Issue date: 2/19/07 Section: News
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Blue Raider fans came out in full force to cheer on the men's and women's basketball teams. Only this time, they came wearing their traditional blue and white with purple, green and gold.
"It's my favorite game of the season," said Tina Stackens, senior animal science major. "I came last year and had a great time. It's fun catching beads and seeing people catching them."
The Lady Raiders took on Florida International and fans came out to show their support of their team. Sororities and fraternities like Delta Omicron and Gamma Beta Phi came out to show their school spirit and support for MTSU athletics.
"Girls games are great," said Lorelei Rackauskas, senior recording industry major and president of Gamma Beta Phi. "Krystle Horton is our girl."
Students also came out in homemade T-shirts with shakers and streamers ready to cheer on the men's team as well.
"The Mardi Gras theme adds to the [fun of] the game," said Crystal Griffey, senior communication disorder major and social chair for Gamma Beta Phi. "I wish the fraternities and sororities had dressed up more. I especially like the banners."
Stackens, Rachauskas and Griffey were dressed in purple and green masks, several strands of multi-colored beads and feather boas. They are regular supporters of the MTSU Lady Raiders.
"Last year we played Louisiana Lafayette in Louisiana during Mardi Gras, and it was like a big party," said Brad Smith, assistant director for MTSU marketing. "Everyone had a great time, and it was a huge success."
Smith said the Mardi Gras theme was chosen due to its previous success over the past several years, and last year's Mardi Gras night at the basketball game was one of the largest student turnouts for last season.
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