Silent Night

The most wonderful time of the year

Silent Night is one of Taylor University’s most beloved Christmas traditions, where students attend a sold-out basketball game wearing costumes and remain silent until the 10th point for Taylor is scored. It’s Christmas cheer, creativity, and end-of-the-semester relief all rolled into an epic game of basketball in the Odle Arena. And it just keeps getting better!

Quick Facts

• 10th-point celebration started in 1997, with students attending game in pajamas dating back to the late 1980's
• Taylor is 27-1 all-time in Silent Night games
• The 2020 Silent Night game was cancelled due to Covid-19
• Taylor fans remain silent until Taylor's 10th point is scored
• No technical foul is given for the 10th-point celebration, as a media timeout is issued immediately after Taylor scores its 10th point
• Sold out crowds with limited advanced ticket sales
• Students sing Silent Night in unison to end the game
• Always played the Friday before finals week
• After the game students attend a university-sponsored Christmas party
• Taylor University is an nondenominational liberal arts university of evangelical faith located in Upland, Indiana that competes in the NAIA as a member of the Crossroads League