2009 MSUB Yellowjacket Athletic Hall of Fame and Distinction Set

BILLINGS, Mont. – The Montana State Billings Yellowjacket Athletics Hall of Fame and Distinction has been set for Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 at the Hilton Garden Inn located at 2465 Grant Road in Billings. 

The evening will begin with a social hour starting at 5:30, followed by a fabulous buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m.  Following the meal, the Hall of Fame and Distinction induction ceremony will begin.  The cost for the event is $30 and is open to the public.

The 2009 MSUB Hall of Fame and Distinction class includes; the 1999 MSUB Elite Eight women’s basketball team, Gina Langer (Volleyball, '00), Greg Anderson (Gymnastics, ’86), Roy McPipe (Men’s Basketball, ’74) and Mike Conroy as Coach of the Year ('68).

On Saturday, Feb. 21, fans are encouraged to attend the MSUB basketball doubleheader beginning with the women’s game at 5:15 p.m. at Alterowitz Gymnasium versus Great Northwest Athletic Conference opponent, Central Washington, followed with the men’s game (approximately 7:30 p.m.) versus GNAC foe Saint Martin’s.  Each of the 2009 Hall of Fame and Distinction inductees will be introduced at halftime of the men’s game.

Event sponsor Hilton Garden Inn Billings is pleased to offer out-of-town guests a special room rate of $85. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 406-655-8800, or toll free at 1-800-STAY-HGI. Please mention Hall of Fame and Distinction when booking.

Designed to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers, the award-winning Hilton Garden Inn has made a name for itself nationally by offering guests everything they need, before they need it.

The 128-room Hilton Garden Billings includes a conference center, heated indoor pool and whirlpool, fitness center, 24-hour business center, complimentary wired and wireless Internet, Great American Grill®, evening room service, complimentary airport shuttle service, and 24-hour Pavilion Pantry® convenience mart.

Guestrooms include such amenities as a self-adjusting Garden Sleep System™ bed; an ergonomic Mirra chair by Herman Miller; a 26-inch, high-definition, flat-screen TV with video games; a refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker; and an innovative Hilton Garden Inn alarm clock that doubles as a speaker for an MP3 device or as a portable CD player.

For more information on this special event, please contact Denise Wynia in the MSUB Athletic Department at (406) 657-2369.