October 21, 2013

Shocktoberfest hits the big time

UCI starts basketball practices with its tallest men’s team ever

Slideshow captures spirit of annual celebration that brings out hordes of fans for hoops contests and late-night concert. Click any image at right to begin.

: The UC Irvine women’s basketball team exults after besting the men’s squad in the 3-point contest during 2013 Shocktoberfest/Midnight Magic festivities Friday, Oct. 18, at the Bren Events Center. Steve Zylius / UC Irvine

: The Anteater Band revs up the crowd during the 2013 Shocktoberfest/Midnight Magic celebration. Steve Zylius / UC Irvine

: The women’s basketball team gets an enthusiastic welcome to the Bren Events Center. Jocelyn Lee / UC Irvine

: Junior forward Will Davis II takes flight in the slam-dunk competition for Shocktoberfest, which celebrates the kickoff of the NCAA basketball season at UC Irvine. Steve Zylius / UC Irvine

: Judges including mascot Peter the Anteater (left), women’s coach Doug Oliver, former UC Irvine basketball player Kiara Belen, and ASUCI president Nicole Hisatomi rate a slam dunk. Steve Zylius / UC Irvine

: Students crowd the stage at the Bren Events Center for rap performances by A$AP Rocky and Y.G. Steve Zylius / UC Irvine

: Members of the women’s basketball team look on anxiously during the 3-point contest. Jocelyn Lee / UC Irvine

: The men’s basketball squad watches the 3-point competition from the sidelines. Steve Zylius / UC Irvine

: The men’s basketball team takes the floor amid much hoopla for 2013 Shocktoberfest/Midnight Magic festivities. Steve Zylius / UC Irvine