ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Fans are invited to start their game day early on Saturday, Nov. 15 as the Bonnies will host the first installment of the new pregame Tailgate Series presented by Colton RV and Marine.
 
Prior to the St. Bonaventure men's basketball game that afternoon vs. Youngstown State, the Tailgate Series debut will take place inside the Richter Center from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Fans can then move next door to the Reilly Center where Bonnies tipoff is slated for 4:00 p.m. The tailgate will include fun for all ages with inflatables, games, contests, giveaways, sponsor tables and booths, St. Bonaventure Athletic teams and clubs, live music, an appearance by Reilly the Bona Wolf and more.
 
The first Tailgate Series event will also feature an appearance by Bonnies basketball legend and St. Bonaventure Athletics Hall of Fame member Sam Stith as well as a special "chalk talk" session with Bonnies men's basketball general manager Adrian Wojnarowski.
 
The Tailgate Series is free and a game ticket is not required for entry. Additional Tailgate Series dates will be announced next month. 
 
"St. Bonaventure basketball is the premier college program in our region, and we're proud to stand with the Bonnies," said Mike Gibson, CFO of Colton RV & Marine. "Colton RV & Marine has always believed in fueling adventures. This season, that starts in the tailgate lot and carries into the Reilly Center."
 
Season ticket holders who have not picked up their season ticket holder gift will be able to do so at the tailgate as well.
 
Game tickets will be available starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22 when all single-game tickets go on sale to the public. The first 1,500 fans in attendance at the St. Bonaventure vs. Youngstown State game will receive a limited edition Tom Stith figurine depicting his famous letterman's jacket photo.

"We're incredibly grateful to Mike and his team at Colton RV for their belief in the Bonnies and for helping bring this new Tailgate Series to life," said Cameron Myers, St. Bonaventure director of corporate sales. "Their partnership and enthusiasm for our program make a huge difference, and we're thrilled to have Colton RV on board as we create an exciting new game day experience for our fans."
 
Colton RV & Marine is the go-to RV dealer in New York State and Pennsylvania, serving the Northeast with the best selection of RVs and boats. Located in the Buffalo and Western New York area, as well as the Lehigh Valley, the Colton family has been serving the area for over 60 years and is a proud sponsor of the St. Bonaventure Tailgate Series.