Spalding University Athletics
16th Annual Bracketology Fundraiser
Join us MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026 as we prepare for the excitement of the NCAA Tournament
Spalding Bracketology is Louisville’s premier March Madness fundraising event, bringing the community together to support Spalding University student-athletes. Event proceeds directly fund athletic program enhancements that benefit more than 275 Spalding student-athletes, turning a shared passion for college basketball into meaningful support for their success.
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
ANGEL’S ENVY BOURBON CLUB AT L&N STADIUM
Doors Open at 5:00 PM | Event Starts at 6:00 PM
EMCEE: Rick VanHoose – WLKY
Celebrity Panel: Herb Crook, LaBradford Smith, Roger Harden, Terry Meiners
Bracketology brings the Spalding community together to champion our student-athletes. Support from this event directly enhances their experience by providing the resources they need to succeed on and off the court.
— Kevin Gray, Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Thank you to Our Sponsors!
Title Sponsorship – $10,000
Regional Sponsorship – $5,000
3 of 4 sponsorships filled
VIP Table Sponsors
Joey LeComte
Thomas Bolton
Steve Trager
Bernie Fineman
Duane Ray
Tom Anonson
Paul Burchell
Al Cornish
Gary Haupt
Craig Heibert
Ja Hillebrand
Janey Jennings
Alan Jones
Dr. Anne Kenworthy
Larry Martin
Rob Mattingly
Gary McGruder
David Miller
Dr. Isaac Myers
Mike Nash
David Owen
Paul Ratterman
BJ Ruckriegel
Kaelin Rybak
Steve Sample
Brad Savko
Mark Snyder
David Steinbrecher
Steve Sternberg
Hunter Strickler
Mike Vine
Mike Wagner
Kellie Sheryak
Matt Wolff
John Crockett
Glenn Haygood
Kim Howell
Susan Crum
Gary Vitale
Mike Gardner
Zev Bernard
Jim Beck
Craig Hawley
For more information, contact: Brian Clinard at bclinard@spalding.edu or Lisa Bash-DeFrees at lbash@spalding.edu.
Sponsors
50:50 Split Big Cash Drawing
$100 per ticket | 250 tickets available
Drawing at 9:00 PM
$20 Raffles for 50/50 Split and Wheelbarrow of Booze will be available at the event!
Gaming License: ORG0002347
2026 Bracketology Auction Details
The auction will go live online a week before the event and close at 8:45 on Monday, March 16. Winning bidders will be notified immediately at close of auction by email. A link to the auction will be available here leading up to the event.
Do you have an item or experience to donate for the silent auction? Complete our to complete the form to let us know and someone will follow up with you to schedule a pickup or get the details.
