Kougar Madness, a celebratory season kick-off scrimmage event, will be held on Kishwaukee College campus on Oct. 25. Ready to compete are, left to right, Kishwaukee College’s men’s and women’s basketball players from 2019-2020 season Connor Todd of Shabbona; Dennysha Kizer of DeKalb; Jordan Garcia of DeKalb; and Morgan Baker of Rochelle. (Photo contributed)

MALTA – The Kishwaukee College men’s and women’s basketball teams will host Kougar Madness, a celebratory season kick-off scrimmage event, on Oct. 25 from 6–8:30 p.m. in the Kish gym. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

Kougar Madness will begin with player introductions followed by a three-point shooting contest and dunk contest, featuring special judge and Kish mascot Kody the Kougar. Following the opening contests will be the men’s and women’s scrimmages. Special guests include DJ Toxic and the Kish Kougarette Cheer and Dance Team.

Attendees will have opportunity to meet the players, chat with coaches and receive autographs from Kish basketball players. High school basketball players who are interested in playing collegiate sports are encouraged to attend to see the facilities and meet the players and coaches.

Ateendees are encouraged to park in Lot E on the west side of campus and enter through door 40.

For more information about Kougar Madness, please contact women’s basketball head coach Krystal Gundy at kgundy@kish.edu or men’s basketball head coach Jay Moore at jmoore6@kish.edu.

For more information on athletics at Kish, visit www.kishkougars.com.