Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce that Lucille’s Restaurant, Bar, & Hotel will serve as the official Welcome Back Party Sponsor, and Qdoba is the official Homecoming Brunch & Tailgate Sponsor, for SWOSU Homecoming 2025.

As the Welcome Back Party Sponsor, Lucille’s will kick off the Homecoming weekend with an evening mixer open to SWOSU alumni and friends on Friday, October 24 beginning at 6:00 PM.

Lucille’s Restaurant, Bar & Hotel are all subsidiaries of ASAP Energy, Inc. ASAP was founded by President Rick Koch and is based in Weatherford on historic Route 66, with general store locations across the state. Koch was a founding member of the SWOSU Athletic Association Board of Directors and sits on the SWOSU Football Legacy Fund Steering Committee. He and his wife, Sheila, are longtime benefactors of SWOSU.

Qdoba of Weatherford will be the official sponsor of the Homecoming Brunch & Tailgate. Taking place on Saturday, October 25 beginning at 10:00 AM. Brunch will be served at the Timothy T. Day Business Enterprise Center on the west side of the SWOSU campus followed by the Homecoming Tailgate on the west side of Milam Stadium.

Qdoba is owned and operated by Fredric Pablo of Edmond, Oklahoma.

Registration for both the Welcome Back Party and the Homecoming Brunch is requested. SWOSU Homecoming brings alumni and friends back to the Hilltop for a weekend filled with tradition, celebrations, and Bulldog camaraderie. Many events are scheduled for weekend of October 24 and 25. The full schedule of events — including the Welcome Back Party, Brunch & Tailgate, and more can be found at www.SWOSUHomecoming.com

The SWOSU Foundation thanks Lucille’s and Qdoba for their generous support and commitment to making Homecoming a memorable experience for all. Their contributions help ensure that returning alumni, current students, and community members can share in the Bulldog pride that defines this special weekend. For more information visit www.SWOSUHomecoming.com or contact Mady Taylor, (580) 774-7068, Madyson.Taylor@swosu.edu.

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