Men's Basketball | 2/1/2017 10:27:00 AM

Pledge to the women's team | Pledge to the men's team

STATESBORO, Ga. – The Georgia Southern basketball teams have teamed up with Coaches vs. Cancer and the Sun Belt Conference to compete in the Coaches vs. Cancer 3-Point Challenge in February.

College basketball teams from across the country are squaring off from behind the arc to raise money in support of the fight against cancer. Each school will compete to raise the most funds by pledging donations for every 3-point shot their team makes in the month of February with all proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society to fund innovative research and patient services. 

The winner of the Sun Belt Conference's challenge will be crowned the league's 3-Point Champion, and all participating schools are entered into the national contest for a chance to earn the national 3-Point College Champion honor.

Basketball fans from coast to coast are encouraged to join the competition. Eagle Nation can support the Eagles' campaign by pledging a donation for every 3-pointer made in February. Pledge to the Eagles at GSEagles.com/3ptchallenge, compete against our rival schools and play a part in the fight against cancer.

The Georgia Southern women's basketball team is averaging seven made 3-pointers a game. The Eagles, who have won four of their last six, play host to Louisiana Thursday at 7 p.m. in Hanner Fieldhouse and take on ULM in a doubleheader with the men's team Saturday. The women kick things off Saturday at 2 p.m. against the Warhawks, followed by the men with an approximate 5 p.m. tipoff. 

Winners of 10 of their last 13 games, the men's team, which averages nine made triples a contest, also plays host to Louisiana Monday at 7 p.m. in Hanner Fieldhouse.

Upcoming Basketball Promotions
Thursday: National Girls and Women in Sports Day - Join us as we celebrate and honor girls and women in sport. Stay tuned to GSEagles.com for updates on this special promotion.

Saturday: Pack the House in Pink - Join us in the fight against Breast Cancer. Make sure you wear pink to the game to show your support! Rocket Stars Show at Halftime - The tumbling and jumping gymnastics group, the Rocket Stars, will be performing at halftime of both games! Junior Eagle Club Day - All members of the Junior Eagle Club are invited to the games for a fun appreciation party! 

Monday: Glowstick Night - Free glowsticks for fans! Make sure you wave your glowsticks high when the lights go out for the starting lineup! Student Pizza Eating Contest (Halftime) - Students will be able to register at the beginning of the spring semester for this contest. The winner will receive adidas gear and $50 cash!

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