Oct. 9, 2006

The University of Missouri Department of Athletics will be holding open tryouts for individuals interested in singing the "Star Spangled Banner" at a home men's or women's basketball game this season.

The tryouts will be held on Wednesdays, Oct. 18th at 7 p.m. on the main floor of Mizzou Arena. Individuals interested in auditioning need to enter Mizzou Arena through the North entrance. Parking is available in Lot I (North of the Arena) and Lot O (East of the Arena).

For more information or for questions, please call Skyler Johnson (573-884-7238) of the Mizzou Athletics Marketing Office. For complete schedules for men's and women's basketball, visit to mutigers.com.