May 14, 2008

The TCU Athletics Department in conjunction with the Alumni Association will hold a Meet Jim Christian Evening at Joe T. Garcia's on Thursday (May 15) beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Christian became the 19th head men's basketball coach in TCU history on March 29th after spending the previous six seasons as head coach at Kent State where he won at least 20 games in each campaign. During his tenure with the Golden Flashes - Christian compiled a record of 138-58 (.704) for the highest winning percentage in Mid-American Conference history en route to leading Kent State to five post-season appearances - including a pair of trips to the NCAA Tournament in 2006 and 2008.

This past season - Kent State recorded a 28-7 record en route to earning its first top-25 ranking in school history - peaking at 23rd in the nation by the Associated Press and 24th by ESPN/USA Today. The first-year head men's basketball coach for the Purple and White was selected as the MAC Coach of the Year in two of the last three seasons.

Faithful of the Horned Frogs are encouraged to come by Joe T. Garcia's - which located at 2201 North Commerce Street - for the event beginning at 6:30 p.m. The cost will be $17 per person and cash bar will be provided. For more information or for registration - visit www.froglinks.com.

TCU Athletic Media Relations