Students join fans at Sixers home opener

NINA SCIMENES SPORTSEDITOR NMS722@CABRINI EDU

Cabrini students had the opportunity to witness the Philadelphia 76ers home opener game at the Wachovia Center Friday Nov. 5. Although the 76ers lost to the Phoenix Suns 108-98 fans were still enthusiastic to be a part of the season opener

The office of Student Activities sold tickets for only $25 and included free transportation. These tickets were at a value of $62, and the seats were nothing to complain about either. “I came to get off-campus, and the seats are great, I love them,” Christina Clark, freshman early childhood and elementary education major, said.

Fans were greeted at the door of the venue with free towels that have printed on them, “New spirit. New Attitude.” These towels made the fans feel appreciated for being in attendance. Before the game began Allen Iverson, the team’s captain, had all eyes on him saying a few words to welcome the crowd. His remarks included a promising message, “We are going to play every game like it’s our last.”

During the game the fans got a taste of what the Sixer ’s season has to bring to Philadelphia. Their mascot, Hip-Hop the bunny, and the Sixers dancers added to the spirit of the game.

“I don’t get to a lot of the games, but I love basketball,” Sean Kalick, junior internet computing major, said.