The SCORE 2015 Issue 3 | Page 11

MEMBER NEWS Fans celebrated the 2015 Women’s World Cup at a watch party hosted by the MSU women’s soccer team. in chanting “Go U.S.!” and handing out team stickers. All 19 players and three coaches attended, plus several MSU athletic department marketing and media relations staff members. The restaurant reached full capacity more than 30 minutes before the game, due in part to the MSU athletic department social media blasts and word-of-mouth from restaurant team members to customers. During the pregame and halftime, the BWW staff played Women’s World Cup trivia with guests, giving away prizes to those who answered questions correctly. At one point during the halftime break, the team and patrons gathered for a photo in what they dubbed “the world’s largest selfie.” The team handed out American flags, MSU rally towels, window decals and T-shirts throughout the game.“It really heightened the experience of the guests. They were building their fan base while bringing people into the restaurant,” said ɥ