Matthew Coffey

Pilots Homecoming & Brewfest, Feb. 1

January 24, 2020

Glass of stout beer top with basketball shape on wooden background

Join the Pilots for Homecoming & Brewfest in Chiles Center on Saturday, February 1 starting at 4 p.m. Friends, family, and alumni are welcome to fill the Chiles Center for a basketball double-header and local beer specials. The Pilot women tip-off against San Diego at 2 p.m., and the men take the court versus Santa Clara at 5. One ticket is all you need for both games and the Briefest takes place between games. UP alumni-owned breweries Backwoods & West Coast Grocery will be there with a beer tasting, meet the brewers session, and games. Click here to claim a faculty and staff special offer of a ticket and one drink for $15.

For more information contact Matthew Coffey, athletics, at coffeyma17@up.edu or go to portlandpilots.com.

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