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CLEVELAND, OH - September 4th, 2008 - For the fifth consecutive year, The University of Akron’s Rhodes Arena will be home to the Cavaliers Wine & Gold Scrimmage presented by FirstMerit. The intra-squad scrimmage will be on Saturday, October 4th at 12:00 p.m. and is free to the public with an entrance voucher. It will be the first opportunity for fans to see the Cavaliers as they get ready for the start of the 2008-09 season.

Vouchers (limit of four per person) will be available beginning Monday, September 8th at FirstMerit Banks throughout northeast Ohio. Vouchers are available while supplies last at all FirstMerit branches located in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, and Wayne counties. Although the scrimmage is open to fans of all ages, only those 18 years or older may pick up vouchers.

Vouchers must be redeemed for free general admission tickets (one ticket per voucher) at The University of Akron box office or the Quicken Loans Arena box office. Seating capacity is limited, therefore receiving a voucher does not guarantee an admission ticket. Fans are encouraged to redeem their vouchers (beginning Sept. 8th) for tickets prior to the day of the scrimmage.

The special preseason event will include a fun-filled outdoor Fan Fest featuring many interactive games and activities for the whole family. The Cavalier Girls will meet and greet fans, the Scream Team will perform and mascot Moondog will be unleashed and up to his mischievous antics. Fan Fest will be held outside Rhodes Arena starting at 10:00 a.m. It is free to the public and a ticket is not required. Doors for the scrimmage will open at 11:00 a.m. A general admission ticket is required for the actual scrimmage inside the arena.

Every fan in attendance at the scrimmage will receive a 2008 Wine & Gold Scrimmage T-shirt presented by FirstMerit.