Fort Hays State University athletics once again has partnered with The Mall of Hays to continue the text-to-win total points promotion in conjunction with Tiger basketball this season, FHSU’s athletic department announced Wednesday.

The promotion is for all home MIAA conference double-headers (nine games) beginning Saturday with winners being announced Feb. 28. The total points promotion features $1 being added to a mall gift card for every point scored this season by the Lady Tigers and Tigers.

“We are excited for the second year of this promotion, showing support to the college and giving back to the community is something that we find important,” said Savannah Butler of The Mall. “It gives fans double the reason to come out and support the Tigers.”

Last year was the first for the total points promotion, which gives fans the opportunity to text-to-win while they are at the games at Gross Coliseum.

“With any first-time, season-long promotion like this, a lot of time and effort is spent on educating and communicating with fans in order for it to be effective,” said Assistant Athletic Director Tim Callahan. “We are hopeful the momentum from the promotion picks up where it left off last year and our fans will be just as excited to participate.”

A keyword will be announced at each of the nine conference home games with fans having more chances to win the more games they attend. Fans must text the key word to 639-FHSU (3478). Last year’s winners were Judy Getty (Lady Tigers) who received a gift card for $681 and Mike Slattery (Tigers) who received a $694 gift card to The Mall. Winners must be present at the final home game to win.

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