SPRINGFIELD — The Missouri State football Bears have announced plans to host their annual Signing Day Party on Wednesday, Feb. 5 in the PRIME Overtime Club at JQH Arena on the Springfield campus.
 
The event, which will begin at 5:00 p.m., ushers in the first day of the spring National Letter of Intent signing period. New head coach Bobby Petrino and his staff will review MSU's 2020 signing class and will discuss the Bears' recruits, show highlights and answer questions.
 
Several door prize drawings will also take place throughout the evening.
 
Doors open at 4:45 p.m. for the signing day party, which is free and open to the public. No advance RSVP is required.
 
Fans attending the function should park in BearPark North parking garage and enter JQH Arena through the main lobby. A buffet is available in the PRIME Overtime Club for $12, and full bar service will be available.
 
After the Signing Day Party, the Missouri State basketball Bears will take on Illinois State at 7 p.m.

Fans should also mark their calendars for Wednesday, Feb. 26 for an opportunity to have lunch with Coach Petrino at The Barley House at Moon Town Crossing (3060 N. Kentwood Ave., Springfield). The lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. and is just $5 per person. RSVP is required by calling Jordan Taylor (jordantaylor@missouristate.edu) in the Bears Fund office, (417) 836-4143.