EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville's athletics-specific week of giving, #SupportYourSport, is set to take place next week between Monday, November 3 through Friday, November 7.
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The #SupportYourSport competition involves all 17 Purple Aces athletics programs. This year, the team that raises the money during the competition will receive a special prize from University President Christopher Pietruszkiewicz including Nike gear and a team meal.
This year's #SupportYourSport is already off to a terrific start with several programs having supporters and alumni stepping up to make challenge gifts. These include $5,000 for women's basketball, $10,000 for swimming & diving, $10,000 for men's soccer, and $11,000 for women's soccer.
You can view challenges and make gifts to the program of your choice by clicking
HERE. Donations for support your sport will be accepted from Monday, October 27
th through Thursday, November 13th.
Last year, baseball won the #SupportYourSport competition for a third consecutive year after receiving over $32,000 in contributions. Altogether, UE's teams shattered a #SupportYourSport record with an amazing $141,898 raised during the week-long competition!
Be sure to follow UE Athletics and its teams on social media for updates throughout the #SupportYourSport competition.