In honor of Valentine's Day, the first 4,000 fans heading into Eblen Center tomorrow night, Feb. 14, will receive a special gift from Russell Stover — plus the opportunity to win larger prizes from the candy maker.

Tech hosts in-state Ohio Valley Conference rival Tennessee-Martin in a league basketball doubleheader with the women's game tipping off at 5:30 p.m. and the men's game to follow.

"Because Russell Stover has a manufacturing facility in Cookeville, we are especially pleased that the company has chosen to support Tech basketball and Valentine's Day with our fans," says interim Athletics Director Frank Harrell.

And to top things off, the Saturday games cost just $1 for White County fans as part of Athletics' basketball promotions this season.

"I know that White County fans have a long history of supporting Tennessee Tech basketball," says Golden Eagle coach Mike Sutton. "Both our men's and women's programs have benefited from recruiting some of the county's outstanding players."

Residents of White County can pick up ticket vouchers at various locations. With the vouchers, fans can purchase tickets at Eblen Center for $1 each, with no limit on the number of tickets purchased per voucher.

White County auto dealer Bill Boruff Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge-Jeep will provide commemorative mini-basketballs for 1,000 fans.

Special events planned for Tech's OVC doubleheaders culminate in Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday, Feb. 28.

For more information, call Athletics at 3940.