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MURFREESBORO – The Chowan University Department of Athletics announces its themed games for the 2024 home football season.

The Hawks will host five home games this season, the first being Saturday, Sept. 14 when Barton College comes to Garrison Stadium for a 6 p.m. kickoff.

The following is the complete home game schedule denoting each special theme:

Sept. 14 (6 pm) vs. Barton

Braves Hawks Club Day

The Brave Hawks Club is sponsoring a tailgate party for current club members and anyone interested in joining. Tailgate time is 5 pm at Garrison Stadium. Current members are encouraged to bring a friend to join on this day.

Activities will be planned throughout the game for all fans in attendance.

For more information on Brave Hawks Club Day, email Ashley Gustafson @ aagustafson@chowan.edu or athletics @ gocuhawks@chowan.edu.

Be sure to be in the stands by 5:45 pm to catch a special guest who will sing the National Anthem to open the 2024 home season.

 

Sept. 28 (1 pm) vs. Mississippi College

Homecoming

At halftime of the game, the University will recognize the 2024 Distinguished Alumni class followed by the 2024 CU Homecoming Court and crowning of the 2024 CU Homecoming King and Queen.

Tailgating will be set up for game day in the Hawks Athletic Center for large tailgates and also on the “grassy knoll” for current Chowan faculty, staff, and campus groups. Reservations for tailgating should be made by emailing Meredith Long, Deputy Athletic Director, at longm@chowan.edu. Be sure to get your reservations in early this year with Homecoming being earlier this year than most years.

Contact Kay Thomas for information on the 2024 Blue and White Homecoming Alumni Party @ thomak@chowan.edu.

 

Oct. 12 (1 pm) vs. Shorter University

Military & First Responders Game

Please join the Chowan community for Military & First Responders Appreciation Day where all retired and active military and first responders will receive free admission to the game.

Chowan will also recognize those military and first responders in attendance at halftime of the game.

Pregame there will be a planned special ball presentation along with in-game activities throughout all four quarters of gridiron action.

 

Oct. 19 (1 pm) vs. West Florida

Blue Out Community Day

All Chowan fans are encouraged to wear BLUE and BLUE OUT the entire stadium!

The best BLUE outfit will win a Chowan Athletics Prize Package! There will be four categories: Best Blue Student, Best Blue Fan, Best Blue Junior Hawk-Boy, and Best Blue Junior Hawk-Girl.

Community businesses will be in attendance, as well as local youth and recreation groups.

Show your BLUE spirit on this special game day with planned in-game activities, halftime contests, giveaways, and more.

 

Nov. 9 (1 pm) vs. Erskine College

Hall of Fame Game & Senior Day

The Chowan Athletics Department will recognize the 2024 CU Athletics Jim Garrison Hall of Fame class at halftime of the game.

In between quarters, all athletic teams will be recognized and are asked to dress in team issued gear. Seniors will be recognized prior to kick off for their contributions to the Hawks football program.