WEATHERFORD, Okla. – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Athletic Association is pleased to announce that longtime SWOSU benefactors Jett Distributing Company/Matt and Anji Jett of Weatherford and Ben E. Keith Company/Mark & Elizabeth McLean of Weatherford will be serving as Hospitality Sponsors of the 16th annual SWOSU Athletic Auction & Benefit Dinner and Hall of Fame Induction.
 
Hospitality Sponsors provide valuable gifts-in-kind that enable the auction to succeed without incurring significant expense.
 
"I can't thank the Jett Family and the McLean Family enough for their support of the 2022 athletic auction," said SWOSU President Dr. Diane Lovell. "The very generous Hospitality Sponsorship from Jett Distributing and Ben E. Keith Company makes possible this annual event which raises crucial scholarships and support for our student-athletes."
 
Matt Jett, president of Jett Distributing Company, is a 1994 SWOSU alumnus. Mark McLean, district sales manager for Ben E. Keith Company, is a 1988 & 1990 SWOSU alumnus.
 
Pioneer Cellular is generously serving as Underwriting Sponsor for this year's Auction. All proceeds from the Auction benefit SWOSU's athletic scholarships and recruitment efforts.
 
Silent auction bidding is open now at www.SWOSUAthleticAuction.com and running through August 18. The main event on August 20 will kick off with a cocktail hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner served at 6:30 p.m. The live auction beginning at 8 p.m. featuring a wide variety of premium items and experiences available to participants.
 
Tickets and tables for the live auction and dinner are on sale now. Single tickets are $100 and tables for 8 are $1,000. To make your ticket/table purchases or for more information, visit www.SWOSUAthleticAuction.com or contact SWOSU Advancement Coordinator for Athletics Allie Hoang at Allison.Hoang@swosu.edu, 580-774-3267.