Aug. 4, 2011

MILWAUKEE - The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has its own day at this year's Wisconsin State Fair and Panther Athletics will play a big part in the day's activities.

This Sunday (Aug. 7), the University and the Panthers will be set up in the fair's Central Park from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. to display all things UWM.

Fans can meet women's basketball players and coaches from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., men's basketball players and coaches from 1-3 p.m. and men's soccer players and coaches from 3-5 p.m. Pounce, Panther cheerleaders and the Panther Dance Team will also be on hand. Plus, the UWM Bookstore will be on hand selling Panther merchandise. And, there is a parade at 3 p.m.

The athletics display will include games and mini-clinics for kids, a ticket giveaway for the Panther men's basketball game with Wisconsin and much more.

For a full report on all of the UWM activities at the fair Sunday, click here.