YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- The Eastern Michigan University men's basketball program and first-year Head Coach Stan Heath will hold an open practice at the Convocation Center Saturday, Oct. 9, before the Homecoming football game against Miami University at 3:30 p.m. 

Doors to the Convocation Center will open at 11:45 a.m. Admission is free and individuals will be required to wear a face mask regardless of vaccination status. 

Heath and the 2021-22 squad will take the floor at 12 p.m. and will practice for approximately 30 minutes before a Green and White scrimmage. 

Tailgate lots for the EMU football game will open at 11 a.m. To purchase tickets to the Homecoming game, visit EMUEagles.com/tickets or call the EMU Ticket Office at 734.487.3669. Fans without a VIP parking pass for football may park in general stadium parking across the street from Rynearson Stadium on Hewitt Rd. 

EMU Basketball season ticket packages are now available for all men's and women's basketball home games. For ticket information, contact the EMU Ticket Office at 734.487.3669 or visit EMUEagles.com/tickets.

For more information on Eastern Michigan men's basketball, visit EMUEagles.com or follow the team's official Twitter at Twitter.com/EMU_MBB, on Facebook at Facebook.com/EMUMBB, or on Instagram at Instgram.com/emumbb.