BEAUMONT, Texas – When Lamar University returns to the Montagne Center to host Texas State on Thursday, Dec. 1^st, it will serve as Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night. All LU faculty and staff will receive two free tickets to the game, with all additional tickets being 50 percent off.
 
The faculty/staff tickets must be picked up at the downstairs ticket office of the Montagne Center before noon on Dec. 1.
 
In addition, the start time for the game has been pushed back to 7:30 p.m. to accommodate fans who would also like to attend the second annual Cardinal Lights spectacular. Those who attend Cardinal Lights will also receive a coupon for 10 percent off admission to the game.
 
The Cardinals are 2-1 on the season with their lone setback an 11-point decision at No. 14 TCU, that saw the Horned Frogs pull away in the game's closing minutes for the final score. LU will be on the road for four games which includes dates against Lindenwood, Western Carolina, McNeese (non-conference) and SMU before returning home to host Texas State.