INDIANAPOLIS — One of the great traditions in college sports takes place Friday night in Upland, Indiana.

Taylor University is hosting its 28th annual "Silent Night" game against Moody Bible Institute. Students dressed in costumes rush into Odle Arena to claim their seats hours before tip-off, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. EST this year.

Once the game begins, the students remain completely silent until the Trojans score their tenth point of the game, when they erupt in cheers and rush the court in celebration.

(NOTE: The video in the player above is from the 2023 Taylor University "Silent Night" game.)

In another tradition, the fans spent the closing minutes of the game singing "Silent Night" in unison .

Taylor has won five straight "Silent Night" games, including a 107-59 win over Mo

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