SPRINGFIELD -- With basketball season on the horizon, the Missouri State Lady Bears have several fans events scheduled in October and throughout the year to get fans excited for the upcoming season.

The Lady Bears Gala
The fourth annual Lady Bears Gala will take place on Sunday, Oct. 21, from 5-9 p.m. at Touch Restaurant (1620 E. Republic Road, Springfield). A social hour with appetizers begins at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6. Head coach Kellie Harper will lead a short program and introduce the 2018-19 team, and the evening will conclude with a live auction. The cost is $125 per person. A table sponsorship for eight guests is $1,000. Dress for the masquerade-themed event is black business apparel.

Lady Bear Breakfasts
Missouri State Lady Bear Breakfasts will again be held at Village Inn (2036 S. Glenstone), and begin Tuesday, Oct. 16. Attendees may order off a special menu at a cost of $8 per person, and the public is invited to attend. Additional dates include November 20, December 18, January 15, February 19 and March 19. Each breakfast begins at 7 a.m., and weather cancellations will be determined based on MSU's decision to hold or cancel classes.

Bus Trips
MSU is offering two opportunities this season for fans to travel to Lady Bear road games, with bus trips to Wichita State (Nov. 10) and Missouri (Nov. 13) on the schedule. The cost (which varies by trip) includes bus fare and one game ticket. Meals are not included in the price. A minimum of 50 passengers is required to make each trip, which leaves from the Missouri State Park n Ride at the intersection of Cherry Street and Holland Avenue before each game and returns that same day.

Tickets
MSU season tickets are on sale now by calling (417) 836-8899 or logging on to www.MissouriStateBears.com/tickets for more information. Single-game tickets will go on sale at a later date.

To make reservations or obtain additional information on all events, contact Terrie Coulter in the women's basketball office at (417) 836-4136 or TCoulter@MissouriState.edu. An RSVP is not needed for the breakfasts.