It's a tradition like no other.
Since 1997, Taylor University Trojan Horse Created an official Christmas celebration that became known as “Silent Night.”
Taylor University fans cheer during the 27th annual Silent Night game at Odle Arena on Dec. 6, 2024. (Mallory Dotson/Taylor University Athletics)
a tradition meant to celebrate holiday season And at the end of the semester, there's usually a packed basketball game, where fans dress up in costumes and remain completely silent until Taylor scores his 10th point of the game.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
Fans then broke the silence and stormed the court at Odle Arena.
Friday was the annual game, this time against Moody Bible Society. And fans did not have to remain silent for long.
Just 90 seconds into the game, junior Nate Perlberg burst through the free down court and dunked the ball to give the Trojans their 10th point. Fans flooded the courtroom Media timeouts are always called to celebrate in unison and avoid technical issues.
Junior Nate Perlberg (3) scored Taylor's 10th point, officially breaking the silence at Odle Arena. (Mallory Dotson/Taylor University Athletics)
Loyola Chicago men's basketball team finds creative way to apologize to sister Jean after online snub video
The tradition continued in the final minutes of the game, when the crowd linked arms and began singing “Silent Night.”
Taylor won 107 wins and 59 losses, improving his overall Silent Night record to 26 wins and 1 loss.
Taylor University fans flood the court during the 27th annual Silent Night game at Odle Arena on Dec. 6, 2024. (Mallory Dotson/Taylor University Athletics)
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Taylor University is an “evangelical, nondenominational liberal arts university” located in Upland, Indiana, according to the school's website.
Follow Fox News Digital X sports broadcastplease subscribe Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter.
