The Immaculata men's basketball team hosts John Jay Saturday at Alumnae Hall in the first-annual Coaches vs. Cancer CSAC/CUNY Challenge. Each Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) member institution has been paired with a City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNY) member based off the regular season standings as of Jan. 15. Tip off for Saturday's contest between Immaculata and John Jay is scheduled for 2 p.m.
The Coaches vs. Cancer program is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. This initiative leverages the personal experiences, community leadership, and professional excellence of coaches nationwide to increase cancer awareness and promote healthy living through year-round awareness efforts, fundraising activities, and advocacy programs. Since 1993, coaches have raised over $100 million for the American Cancer Society.
Through fundraising and education initiatives, the Coaches vs. Cancer program has supported the American Cancer Society in improving and saving lives from cancer in the US and worldwide.
Norm Stewart, former head coach of the University of Missouri's men's basketball program, cancer survivor, and member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), provided the vision and inspiration for the Coaches vs. Cancer concept. He challenged fans to pledge a dollar amount for every 3-point shot made by his team during the season. The concept evolved and soon the Coaches vs. Cancer program became a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the NABC.
Admission for Saturday's game is $5. Student admission is free with a valid university ID.
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