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Press ReleaseST. GEORGE, Utah- "Fans, welcome to the court your Dixie State College Ņ.!" Well the wait to find out what Dixie State's new athletic nickname and mascot will come to an end this Monday night, Jan. 26, as College officials will formally make the announcement during halftime of the Dixie State College men's basketball game vs. Notre Dame de Namur at the Burns Arena.
Tip-off for the game is 7:30 p.m., immediately following the Dixie State women's basketball game vs. Notre Dame de Namur, which begins at 5:30 p.m.
Dixie athletic administrators promise a halftime extravaganza, complete with fireworks, a performance by the Dixie Dancers, a fog machine and black light system provided by Tuacahn, balloons and free t-shirts for all in attendance, all to celebrate the unveiling of Dixie's new nickname and mascot.
In addition, fans will have a chance for their picture to be taken with the new mascot free of charge after the men's game.
(Courtesy Dixie State College)
