Jan. 27, 2016 PRINCESS ANNE, Md. -The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) athletics marketing department has announced promotional themes for Hawk Nation to enjoy during home basketball games in February.

It all starts Monday Feb. 1, the Hawks play Howard on Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night with all faculty and staff getting in FREE with a UMES ID.

On Saturday, Feb. 6, the squads play Hampton and all Greeks are invited to come out and have a good time. Greeks in paraphernalia will receive free admission. On the same day, kids 12-and-under can attendfor the second edition of Take a Kid to the Game. Children who are over the age of 12 are also eligible to receive a complimentary admission, but must fill out a separate registration form for the NCAA and are not eligible for the prizes.

The following Monday (Feb. 8), the Hawks play Norfolk State and all local Chamber of Commerce branches in the area are invited to come out for a fun night of Division I basketball. All members must show the flyer in order to get in FREE.

Then on Saturday, Feb. 20, it's HOMECOMING and all alumni should help cheer on the Hawks as they face South Carolina State.

To end out the month (Feb. 22), the Hawks take on Florida A&M on Colors against Cancer Night. The players will honor various forms of cancer by wearing pink T-shirts and gold shoe laces. Cancer survivors are encouraged to attend and contact Airis Thomas at 410-651-3358 for more information.

The last home game will be Senior Night on Feb. 27 as Delaware State comes to town. Cheer on the seniors for the final time in their home finale. All boy and girl scouts are invited to come to the game. All scouts in uniform get in free.

Hawk fans can order tickets for any game in advance, as well as MEAC Tournament tickets, by calling 410-621-3311 or by logging on to www.umestickets.com.