February 19, 2008

Eagles wanting fans to "THINK PINK"

USI-Missouri S&T "Think Pink" Flyer
USI-SIU Edwardsville "Think Pink" Flyer

EVANSVILLE, Ind.—The University of Southern Indiana women's basketball program is teaming up with the Women's Basketball Coaches' Association in the fight against breast cancer February 28 when the Screaming Eagles host Missouri University S&T.

USI wants fans to wear pink on February 28 in an effort to raise awareness for breast cancer. Fans arriving before 5:30 p.m. and wearing pink will be admitted free to both the men's and women's contests, while fans arriving after 5:30 p.m. and wearing pink will be admitted for $5.

In addition to USI's contest with Missouri S&T, the Eagles will be apart in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's "Think Pink" day. Fans wearing pink to the USI-SIU Edwardsville women's game in Edwardsville, Illinois, Thursday will be admitted free of charge to both men's and women's contests.

The USI-SIU Edwardsville contest is slated for a 5:30 p.m. start at the Vadalabene Center, while the USI-Missouri S&T game starts at 5:15 p.m. at the Physical Activities Center.

USI (9-14, 4-11 GLVC) also visits Quincy University Saturday at 1p.m.

Dan McDonnell,
USI Sports Information