Basketball Announces Friday Doubleheader for Puerto Rico Relief Fund

Unidos Por Puerto Rico
 
Bronx, N.Y. – The Fordham women's basketball program has teamed up with Hofstra University for an exhibition contest on Friday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. at the Rose Hill Gym, with all proceeds going towards Unidos Por Puerto Rico, a charity set up to provide aid and support to those affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The Fordham men's basketball team, already scheduled for its own exhibition against Fredonia at 7 p.m., will continue to collect donations throughout the contest.
 
There are no ticket sales for either exhibition contest. The games are open to the public.
 
All are encouraged to donate at the link above, and all who attend will have the chance to donate in-person, as well, at the main entrance.
 
Head coach Stephanie Gaitley: "We are excited to take advantage of the opportunity to add a third scrimmage to our schedule. We thank Hofstra for teaming up with us for a great cause. It's a win-win situation. Raise money for the less fortunate and get game experience."
 
In addition, the Harry Vanderslice Memorial Fund, created in honor of Coach Gaitley's late father, will match donations raised up to $1,000. Hofstra has one player directly affected by the hurricanes, senior guard, Aleana Leon, who hails from the city of Ponce. Leon was recently named a preseason All-Colonial Athletic Association honorable mention.
 
Both the men's and women's teams begin their regular seasons next Friday, November 10, in a doubleheader at the Rose Hill Gym. The women will host UMBC at 5 p.m., followed by the men hosting Miami (Ohio).