Around the Northeast-10
For more information on the 'Think Pink' program
visit the Women's Basketball Coaches Association at
www.wbca.org
February 9
The UMass Lowell Women's
basketball Alumnae Day will have a special focus added to this
year's event. The Women's Basketball Coaches Association is
sponsoring a nationwide 'Think Pink' campaign for the month of
February and UMass Lowell has signed on to promote this worthy
cause at its February 9th game versus Le Moyne. All proceeds
generated at this event will be donated to the Susan G.
Komen for the Cure organization.
Saint Michael's College is encouraging fans to
wear pink clothing to the NE-10 contest versus Southern
Connecticut. There will be "Think Pink" T-shirts on sale for $10,
with all proceeds benefiting the Vermont and New Hampshire
affiliates of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
All fans that wear pink to the Southern New
Hampshire women's basketball contest versus Pace on
February 9th will get free admission to the game. There will
be FREE DOOR PRIZES to the first 200 people wearing
pink! Donations will be accepted and limited 'Think Pink'
t-shirts will be sold. Proceeds to benefit cancer
charities. Please help us increase cancer awareness and fight
this vicious disease!
Stonehill College is offering free admission for
all who wear pink during the Skyhawks match-up with Bentley.
Donations will be accepted. All proceeds will be donated to
Breast Cancer Awareness.
February 13
The Southern Connecticut women's basketball
team will host an event for it's game against Pace University in
support of the WBCA 'Think Pink' initiative. The Owls will be
wearing pink uniforms and in addition, there will be several
promotional ventures for the 5:30 p.m. game, including giveaways
for all the fans and a special drawing at halftime for selected
marquee prizes. Visit the official website of Owls Athletics
for more details (www.southernctowls.com)
During American International's home contest
versus Bentley, the Yellow Jackets will be handing out pink ribbons
to everyone at the gate. In addition, during the course of
the game the public address announcer will read announcements about
the 'Think Pink' initiative. The coaching staff, along with the
score's table will be wearing pink shirts during the game.
February 16
The Le Moyne College Dolphins will be wearing
pink uniforms during their NE-10 contests versus Saint
Anselm. Le Moyne Athletics will also be working with the
American Cancer Society of Central New York to promote this
game.
Pace University Setters: The first 700 fans to
make a donation to the breast cancer research fund gets a 'Think
Pink' t-shirt at the February 16 game vs. Saint Michael's.
Also, pink ribbons will be given to all fans. In addition,
the players will have pink shoelaces, wristbands and headbands.
The College of Saint Rose will be handing out
pink mini basketballs (while supplies last) during its February 16
contest versus American International. The Golden Knights
will also donate proceeds from the gate to three difference
charities (Jimmy V Foundation, Susan G. Komen Foundation and Camp
BraveHearts). Additionally, the College will match what the Golden
Knights collect at the gate.
Think Pink Week
During the Assumption College women's basketball
contests on Wednesday, Feb. 13 versus Merrimack and Saturday, Feb.
16 versus Stonehill, students that donate $1 will receive a 'Think
Pink' t-shirt. In addition, pink wrist bands will also be
passed out. The Assumption women's basketball team will also wear
pink shoelaces (pictured left), something they have been doing all
season long. Photo provided by Assumption Sports
Information.
The Bentley College Falcons are on the road
during the 'Think Pink' initiative, however the team will be
wearing pink warm-up shirts during those games and the coaching
staff will be wearing pink ribbons. Bentley will host their
'Think Pink' game at a later home date.
During the 'Think Pink' Initiative, the Franklin Pierce
University Ravens women's and men's team will be wearing
pink wristbands for the games. In addition, the scores table
will be outfitted in the 'Think Pink' t-shirts and will also have
public address announcements. Franklin Pierce has also been running
the 'Kay Yow' V Foundation spot on its NE10.tv webcasts.
The Saint Anselm women's basketball team will be
wearing pink warm-ups during their home contests against Franklin
Pierce and Saint Rose. Last year the Hawks wore pink warm-ups as
well (pictured left). Photo Provided by Saint Anselm
Sports Information.
The basketball officials that officiate Northeast-10 women's basketball contests during the 'Think Pink' initiative will be using pink whistles during the game.