The 23rd annual Missouri State Auction Benefiting Athletics will take place on Friday, August 14 at MSU's JQH Arena.

The primary fund-raiser for Missouri State University's intercollegiate athletic programs, the Auction Benefiting Athletics will feature more than a thousand Bears' fans involved in a wide variety of activities throughout the evening. The event includes a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, live auction, and always-popular food carnival, as well as up-close-and-personal interaction with Missouri State coaches, boosters, administrators and fellow fans.

Doors open at 5 p.m. for the event, and the live auction will get underway at 7:30 p.m.

For more information or to donate items, please contact Missouri State University Athletics Development at (417) 836-4143.  For the auction schedule, history, and additional event information, please click here:  AUCTION BENEFITING ATHLETICS.