For the last five months, the Wofford College athletic department has been leading the send-off for its venerable basketball and volleyball facility, the Benjamin Johnson Arena.   "The BenJo," as it is nicknamed, opened in 1981 and heads into its final month as an intercollegiate competition facility with six remaining contests.  The Wofford volleyball and basketball programs move into their new home, the state-of-the-art Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium this fall.

The Home Court of the Terriers

As we enter the BenJo's final month, fans have an opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind Terrier t-shirt!  The "Home Court of the Terriers" shirt depicts the four court designs that have graced the Benjamin Johnson Arena's floor since its inception. The Comfort Colors brand pocket t-shirt is available in white and yellow and makes a great gift for any Wofford fan.   Place your order now ($28) by calling the Wofford College Bookstore at (864) 582-6514.  Please note, former Wofford spirit and men's and women's basketball alumni may reserve their "Home Court of the Terriers" shirt through the RSVP system set up for the reunion events.  Special thanks to RSN Promotionals for their design assistance.

Share your memories! #BenJoFarewell
As you attend the final 6 home games, be sure to share your last visit(s) to the BenJo on social media. Be sure to tag @WoffordTerriers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and use the hashtag #BenJoFarewell.  For a complete list of "Farewell" events that have been held all year, log onto woffordterriers.com/benjofarewell.

Reunion events set for Feb. 11 and 18
The February farewell includes two special reunion events for those that have performed in front of the Terrier faithful over the years.  On Saturday, February 11, the Wofford Spirit Squads (cheer, dance and band) will return for a special event including an exclusive construction tour of Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium, dinner and several opportunities to relive the magic returning to the court for pregame, halftime and postgame festivities. The second reunion includes our former women's and men's basketball players and takes place as part of our final day in the Arena, a doubleheader on Saturday, February 18.  Again for both games, former players will have several opportunities to make lasting memories on the court as part of pre-game and postgame festivities.  The player alumni groups will join together for a tour of Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium and dinner between 4:00 and 6:30 pm.  Access a link to these formal invitations at woffordterriers.com/benjofarewell.

Here's a closer look at the final games inside Benjamin Johnson Arena, marking the end of an era in Wofford athletics.

#DefendTheBen Week (Games 6-4)
GAME 6:  Monday, February 6, 7:05 pm
Wofford vs. ETSU
We kick off the final #DefendTheBen Week against the ETSU Bucs.  The contest will be televised on American Sports Network and feature the Boiling Springs Elementary School honor choir singing our National Anthem.  From 3:00 to 6:00 pm, local afternoon sports talk show "Open Mic Daily," co-hosted by the Voice of the Terriers Mark Hauser, will originate from the BenJo. The show can be heard on Fox Sports 1400 AM in Spartanburg.  Our countdown honoree is Matt Mayes '88, who holds the record for single season 3-point shooting percentage, a mark he set in 1986-87.
TICKETS: Wofford vs. ETSU, Click here.

GAME 5: Thursday, February 9, 7:00 pm
Wofford vs. Samford
It's "Throwback Thursday: Part Deux" as the Terriers host Samford.  At the countdown wall will be John McGinnis '94, a member of Wofford's first NCAA postseason team, the 1993-94 Division II Tournament, alongside the Terriers head coach from 1985-2002 and current Director of Athletics Richard Johnson.  Oakland Elementary School has the distinction of performing our National Anthem and the popular OES All-Stars PE Club will perform at the half. Prior to the contest, ESPN Upstate's afternoon talk show, "Straight Up with Sturg" hosted by Mark Sturgis and Price Atkinson will originate from the BenJo from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.  Listen on AM 950 and 97.1 FM in Spartanburg and AM 1330 and 97.7 FM in Greenville.
TICKETS: Wofford vs. Samford, Click here.

GAME 4: Saturday, February 11, 7:00 pm
Wofford vs. Chattanooga
#DefendTheBen week concludes with a WHITEOUT as Chattanooga pays its final visit to the BenJo. Wear your WHITE Terrier gear and be treated to the Double Dutch Forces performance at halftime.  Plus, one lucky patron will have the opportunity to shoot a half-court shot – and if successful - every adult in the building scores a free large pizza coupon from Papa John's!  Wofford's female a-cappella ensemble The Goldtones are slated to perform our National Anthem.  Spirit squad alumni members will have the distinction of removing the "4" from the countdown wall.
TICKETS: Wofford vs. Chattanooga, Click here.

GAME 3: Thursday, February 16, 7:00 pm
Wofford women vs. Mercer
The only two home games remaining for the Terrier women's program come in the building's final week.  It will be ConquerCancer and Play4Kay Night in partnership with the Gibbs Cancer Center and Research Institute.  All cancer survivors are invited to the game free of charge (a downloadable "Pink Ticket" will be available via the Gibbs Cancer Center and Wofford Terriers social media platforms).  Limited edition Wofford "ConquerCancer" t-shirts will be on-sale for $15 with all proceeds benefiting the Gibbs Cancer Center.  Wofford's Zeta Tau Alpha sorority will be handing out pink ribbons and have pink "sweet treats" for fans. Following the contest, the Wofford women's basketball, cheerleading and dance teams and ZTA will host a "Survivor Walk" around the court and photo session.   For more information, call Wofford marketing assistant Amber Flowers at 864-597-4023.  At the countdown wall to remove the number "3" will be the first 1,000 point scorer in women's program history, Meg Hunt '84.
TICKETS: Wofford women vs. Mercer, Click here.

THE FINALE
GAME 2: Saturday, February 18, 2:00 pm
Wofford women vs. Samford
The final doubleheader features the 2017 Wofford women's basketball senior class recognized in a pregame ceremony and joined by their alumni on the court.  The Alumni return to the court at halftime to remove the "2" from the countdown wall – led by the program's 3^rd leading all-time scorer Brenda Jackson '94 and Rachel Brittenham '13, the program's leader in assists and minutes played.  The honor choir from Abner Creek Academy will perform our National Anthem.
TICKETS: Wofford women vs. Samford, Click here.

GAME 1: Saturday, February 18, 7:00 pm
Wofford vs. Western Carolina
The last game inside the Benjamin Johnson Arena is sure to be emotional – and packed.  The 2017 Wofford men's basketball senior class will be joined by their alumni on the court during pregame ceremonies and at the half, the senior members of the Wofford spirit teams will be recognized.  We will send the BenJo "out with a bang" with a special performance by PurrCussion, the official drumline of the Carolina Panthers at halftime as well.  At the conclusion of the game, our basketball alumni will return to the court alongside Wofford College president Dr. Nayef Samhat, former Wofford President Dr. Joe Lesesne (1972-2000) and members of the family of Benjamin O. Johnson '30 to remove the number "1" in the final #BenJoFarewell Countdown moment.  Following this, all fans are encouraged to remain in the stands and join in a final singing of the Wofford College Alma Mater, a Terrier basketball tradition that dates to 1986.  The court will be open for photographs for all fans following the game.  The Wofford Singers will perform our National Anthem at 6:51 pm.
TICKETS: Wofford vs. Western Carolina, Click here.
 
Extensive coverage of the final game inside the Benjamin Johnson Arena is planned including a farewell video, timelapse coverage of the final gameday and more.
 
For more information on the Farewell to the Benjamin Johnson Arena events, contact the Wofford athletics marketing department and for Alumni Reunion RSVP information, please contact the Wofford Terrier Club at 864-597-4090.

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