Basketball Teams Hosting Pink Game and Alumni Game on Saturday
Marywood's basketball teams are hosting a Pink Game and Alumni Game on Saturday.

Basketball Teams Hosting Pink Game and Alumni Game on Saturday

Women's Basketball - 1/27/2012 1:02:00 PM

Scranton, PA - This coming Saturday, Marywood University's basketball teams will be teaming up for two special events.  The Pacers' women's basketball team will host a Pink Game as the take on local rival Baptist Bible College in key CSAC match-up. The two teams are taking part in an initiative to raise breast cancer awareness in women's basketball, on campuses and in communities.  Donations collected at the game will be made directly to the American Cancer Society.  Tipoff between the Pacers and Defenders is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. in Marywood's Insalaco Arena.

Saturday also marks the Alumni Day for both the men's and women's basketball teams.  At 12:00 noon, for $8.00, alumni are invited to visit the Hall of Fame Room for snacks and good conversation with nachos, hot dogs, soft pretzels and hot chocolate. Registration can be completed online at http://basketballalumnigame2012.eventbrite.com/

The Marywood and Baptist Bible women tipoff at 1:00 p.m. followed by the men at 3:00 p.m.  At 5:00 p.m., the will be a co-ed Alumni game for former players in the Pacers program.  The night will then be celebrated at Mickey Gannons (1925 Sanderson Avenue in Scranton), with wings and flashbacks beginning at 7:00 p.m.



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