BILLINGS, Mont. – The Montana State University Billings athletic department hosted it's 28^th Annual Halloween Auction on Friday, October 30^th, with the department announcing that more than $109,000 was raised at this year's event, a record total raised in support of Yellowjacket student-athletes.
 
One of the department's primary fundraising events, all proceeds from the dinner auction and Halloween party directly supporting student-athletes in each of MSUB's athletic programs.
 
"We are so excited to announce that we achieved our goal of raising over $100,000 for our student-athletes at our 28^th Annual Halloween Auction," commented Andrew Bonner, MSUB's interim director of athletics. "Thank you to all of our Yellowjacket supporters for making this possible and helping our student-athletes reach their goals and achieve success, both on the playing surface and in the classroom. The event was a huge success, and it goes to show the tremendous support that Yellowjacket athletics has in the community."
 
This year's event, held at the Pub Station in downtown Billings, marked the first year that the silent auction portion of the evening moved to online bidding, with both in person attendees and supporters of Yellowjacket athletics who were unable to attend in person able to bid on items. The evening also featured a thrilling live auction, multiple raffle items, and a costume contest.
 
MSUB athletics would like to thank each of the individuals, families, and businesses who donated items to both the silent and live auctions, as well as all those who attended the event. Additionally, MSUB would like to thank the following groups for their contributions in making the event a successful evening:
 

• GE McDonald Foundation
• MSUB Foundation
• Pub Station
• Briggs Distributing
• MSUB Sodexo Team

 
"I want to give a huge shoutout to Hollie West for overseeing yet another successful MSUB athletics event," Bonner said. "Thank you to all our sponsors, donors, guests, volunteers, and everyone who contributed to the night - whether it to be online or in-person. It is always a great night to see so many Yellowjacket supporters in one room to celebrate MSUB and Yellowjacket Athletics!"
 
MSUB athletics will host its 29^th Annual Dinner Auction next October. To inquire about next year's event, or donating to Yellowjacket Athletics, contact Hollie West at 406-896-5934 or at hollie.west@msubillings.edu.