University of the Cumberlands (UC) Patriots basketball teams wants your help to “Shoot for the Cure” on Thursday, February 9th, when the Patriots men and women’s basketball teams host Rio Grande University in a Mid-South Conference (MSC) showdown. The Patriot ladies are set to tip-off at 6:00 PM and the men are scheduled to tip-off at 8:00 PM.

The Patriots are hoping to have everyone supporting pink with the women’s basketball team wearing pink uniforms, and the coaches supporting pink attire. The men’s basketball team will be supporting pink ribbons and tennis shoes. All official personnel will be decked out in pink ribbons as well. Joining forces for the cause, Cumberlands coaches have contacted the Red Storm coaching staff and have informed them of the opportunities for them to “Shoot for the Cure” and they too have agreed to help the cause.

All general price admission tickets will be 50% off for those wearing pink making admission $2. There will also be pink ribbons available at the ticket tables for all individuals to purchase for a donation.

The Patriots would like to encourage all breast cancer survivors to come out and be recognized throughout the game.
Remember, help the Patriots “Shoot for a Cure” on Thursday, February 9th, 2012 and wear PINK to show your support and get in for half price!