College Announces Free Admission to All Regular Season Athletic Events

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September 1, 2018

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West Virginia Wesleyan College will offer free admission to all regular season athletic events for 2018-2019. The Bobcats men’s soccer team will open the home season at 7:00 pm today when they host California University of Pennsylvania. Wesleyan’s first home football game is Saturday at noon against Concord.

“Wesleyan has enjoyed an excellent town-gown relationship with Buckhannon and Upshur County,” stated Dr. Scott McKinney, chief financial officer. “Our new free admission policy serves as a thank you for the community’s long-standing support and to encourage everyone to come out and support the Bobcats.”

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