Hoop squads team up to raise breast cancer awareness Feb. 6
The university’s basketball squads are teaming up to raise breast cancer awareness through the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s “Pink Zone†campaign this Friday, Feb. 6, in Wheeler Gymnasium. The evening also will recognize National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
Tip-off for the women’s game is at 6 p.m. against Lewis & Clark College, followed by the men’s game against the Pioneers at 8 p.m. The Bruin women will be looking to improve upon their 19-0 record — a mark that has them ranked sixth in the latest D3hoops.com poll.
Fans also are encouraged to wear pink to show their support of the event. Anyone wearing pink will get in free with a $2 donation to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer fund. All young women under the age of 18 and any breast cancer survivors will be admitted free of charge. “Pink Zone†T-shirts will be available for purchase, and all proceeds will go to breast cancer research.
In addition, George Fox athletics will be celebrating the 23rd annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day by honoring all senior women student-athletes and athletic training students at halftime of the men’s basketball game. Awards will be presented to 20 outstanding women student-athletes.