JONESBORO, Ark. (12/18/24) – Arkansas State athletics announced Wednesday multiple promotions ahead of its men's and women's basketball games Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday's men's conference opener against Coastal Carolina features a toy drive benefitting Coaching Love, Inc., a non-profit foundation founded by A-State Head Coach Bryan Hodgson. Coaching Love strives to raise awareness through the game of basketball and other sports for at-risk youth, particularly those in the foster care system and/or waiting to be adopted. For more information, visit CoachingLove.org.
Fans can donate a toy and redeem it for an upper-level ticket for the Red Wolves' 2 p.m. contest against the Chanticleers. Toys can be dropped off at the lower red entrance of First National Bank Arena, as well as the upper red and yellow entrances.
Additionally, a ticket to A-State's game on Dec. 21 is valid for a ticket to the Red Wolves' women's game at 2 p.m. on Dec. 22 against Delta State. Also, a toy donation to Saturday's game is redeemable for admission into both Saturday and Sunday's games.
Other promotions for A-State's weekend hoops outings includes a visit from Santa Claus Saturday, and an Ugly Christmas Sweater contest at halftime of Sunday's women's game.
ABOUT COACHING LOVE
The Coaching Love Corporation/Organization has been established and shall be operated to strive to raise awareness through the game of basketball and other sports, for at-risk youth, particularly those in the foster care system, and/or waiting to be adopted. Our mission is to use our platform to run camps and clinics across the country for at-risk youth and to surround them with positive role models on and off the court. We also plan to use our platform and relationships with professional athletes and coaches to participate in tournaments and games across the country where our brand will be noticed, and we can gain national media attention to help broaden our reach.
SOCIAL MEDIA
For the latest on the A-State men's basketball program, follow @AStateMB on Twitter/X and @astatemb on Instagram, while also liking the team's Facebook page at Facebook.com/AStateMB.
