Warrensburg, Mo. (Oct. 26, 1999) -- Central Missouri State University basketball fans can get an early look at the 1999-2000 Mules and Jennies squads at the Meet the Mules and Jennies program scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 2, at the CMSU Multipurpose Building. The Mules, beginning their fourth season under coach Don Doucette, will conduct an intrasquad scrimmage beginning at 7 p.m. The Jennies, starting their fifth campaign under coach Scott Ballard, will conduct their intrasquad scrimmage at approximately 7:45 p.m. Also present that night will be the cheerleaders, Mulekickers, Pep Band and MO the Mule. The event is open to the public with no admission charge.

Each team will also play an exhibition game prior to the official start of its 1999-2000 season. The Jennies will play St. Louis GoldStar, a team of former college players, on Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. The Mules will play Dream Builders, also a team of former college players, on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. Both games will be played at the CMSU Multipurpose Building.

The Jennies officially begin their season in the University Inn Jennies Classic Nov. 19-20 at the Multipurpose Building. They will meet Grand Canyon University at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 19, while Lincoln University (Mo.) will play the University of Nebraska-Omaha at 5:30 p.m. in the first game on Nov. 19. The third-place and championship games will be played at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., respectively, on Nov. 20.

The Mules' 1999-2000 season opener will be Sunday, Nov. 21, at 3 p.m. against Monmouth College (Ill.).