LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Athletics has announced details for the 42nd edition of Late Night in the Phog presented by Hy-Vee. This year’s men’s portion of Late Night coincides with KU’s exhibition home contest against Pittsburg State on Friday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m.
The KU-Pitt State game will be streamed on ESPN+ with highlights from Late Night pregame and halftime activities shown throughout the telecast. Steven Davis and Wayne Simien will be on the call for the ESPN+ broadcast.
Kansas Athletics will also host PhogFest on the front lawn of Allen Fieldhouse before Late Night, with activities starting at 2 p.m. PhogFest will have activities for all fans to enjoy, including the Hawk Zone with inflatable games, music and much more. PhogFest will also include food trucks, giveaways from a variety of sponsors, interactive displays and more.
Like KU home contests, gates will open at 5 p.m., for KU students and 5:30 p.m., for the general public. Between 5-5:30 p.m., KU players will enter Allen Fieldhouse on a Crimson Carpet located just outside the men’s locker room (first floor, north end). In addition to a Late Night rally towel giveaway, the event will feature many concession deals for those attending such as $2 hot dogs, $5 nachos and $5 popcorn.
Fans will want to be in their seats at 6:35 p.m. for a Late Night team introduction feel. One can expect the Late Night theme throughout the contest. At halftime, the ever-popular $10K half-court shot will occur for two lucky fans. Immediately following the contest, KU’s famous “Dream On” video will be played.
Fans are once again encouraged to bring non-perishable food items, which Kansas Athletics will donate to Just Foods which serves KU students by supplying food to Campus Cupboard. Non-perishable food and monetary donations supporting Just Food will be accepted throughout the day at Phog Fest and at all entrances to Allen Fieldhouse.
In accordance with the University of Kansas, KU’s clear-bag policy and walk-through metal detectors will be enforced for those entering Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas is 14-0 all-time against Pittsburg State, including 11-0 in exhibition contests. Pitt State is coached by former Kansas guard Jeff Boschee, who played at KU from 1999-2002. The 1999 Big 12 Tournament Most Outstanding Player, Boschee is Kansas’ all-time leader in three-point field goals made at 338 and three-point field goals attempted with 843.
KU women’s basketball will celebrate Late Night in the Phog on Wednesday, Oct. 29, in conjunction with its home exhibition contest against Washburn. Tip for the KU-Washburn contest will be at 6:30 p.m. CT and it will be streamed on ESPN+.