MSUB Athletics Raises Record $109,000 at Auction
Montana State University Billings' 28th Annual Halloween Auction set a record for the event and supports student-athletes across all programs.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Philanthropy
Montana State University Billings athletics raised more than $109,000 at its 28th Annual Halloween Auction on Friday, October 30, a record for the event. The silent auction moved to online bidding for the first time.
Why it matters
All proceeds from the dinner auction and Halloween party went directly to student-athletes in each of MSUB's athletic programs. The total exceeded the department's goal of raising over $100,000 for students.
The event raised more than $109,000 against a goal of over $100,000 and was described as a record for the 28th annual edition. The report does not break down how the total will be divided among MSUB's individual athletic programs.
The players
Montana State University Billings
A public university in Billings, Montana, whose athletic department organized the fundraising event for its student-athletes.
Andrew Bonner
Interim director of athletics at Montana State University Billings, overseeing the department's athletic programs.
The details
The auction was held at the Pub Station in downtown Billings and included a live auction, multiple raffle items, and a costume contest. Hollie West oversaw the event, and Andrew Bonner, MSUB's interim director of athletics, is listed as a key athletics leader.
Timeline
Friday, October 30: 28th Annual Halloween Auction held at Pub Station in downtown Billings.
Next October: MSUB will host its 29th Annual Dinner Auction.
Market Landscape
The 28th annual event continues a long-running series in which university athletic departments rely on community auctions and donor events to fund student-athlete support. Moving the silent auction online extends that model to remote supporters beyond the in-person crowd.
Donors and community members who attend or bid can directly support student-athletes in MSUB's programs, with proceeds going to athletes rather than general overhead. Remote supporters can now participate in the silent auction online.
The takeaway
Community fundraisers like this one show how local donors can directly shape opportunities for college students. Supporting events like these is one practical way residents can invest in student success.
What happens next
MSUB will host its 29th Annual Dinner Auction next October, when the next fundraising total will be reported.
Further reading
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