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
5:00 pm – Cocktails | 6:00 pm – Dinner and Program
EMCEE:
Bob Valvano – ESPN
CELEBRITY PANEL:
Matt Simon, LaBradford Smith, Roger Harden, Terry Meiners, Luke Hancock
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!
The 16th Annual Bracketology event is possible due to the support of our generous sponsors! Every dollar fuels Spalding University Athletics. Sponsorships amplify your visibility, elevate impact, and deliver a high-energy networking experience during the event. Thank you for standing with us!
Title Sponsorship – $10,000
Regional Sponsorship – $5,000
VIP Table Sponsors
Title Sponsor – Miller Transportation
South Region Sponsor – Makers Mark
Midwest Region Sponsor – Republic Bank
East Region Sponsor – Caldwell/Preload
West Region Sponsor – Big 4 Insurance
Class Act Federal Credit Union
Magoffin Granite
Closing The Gap Consulting
Tri-County Ford
Oxmoor Country Club
Stock Yards Bank & Trust
First Kentucky Financial
Insuramax
Dr. Anne Kenworthy, Spalding University
Martin Flooring
Robery Mattingly, DMD
2 M Tractor
MPG Media
Baptist Health
Duplicator Sales and Service
Owen Funeral Home
Stifel
CandyRific
Knight’s Travel
Tyme-It Transportation
Old National Bank
PNC Bank
Derek Engineering
Sternberg Automotive
LPX Group
Mike Vine
Wagner Electric
Kellie Sheryak
Sabak, Wilson and Lingo
WLKY
Thrive 365
Susan Crum
Gary Vitale
Credit Clearing House of America
Guardian Baseball
Jim Beck
Craig Hawley
Louisville Gas & Electric
For more information, contact: Brian Clinard at bclinard@spalding.edu or Lisa Bash-DeFrees at lbash@spalding.edu.
50/50 Big Cash Raffle
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? Click here to complete the form to let us know and someone will follow up with you to schedule a pickup or get the details.
