GREEN
BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) - In conjunction with Women's Basketball
Coaches Association, the Green Bay (26-1, 15-0 HL) women's basketball team will
host Butler (17-11, 11-5 HL) Saturday, Feb. 26 in its annual PinkZone game at 2
p.m. at the Kress Events Center. The event is sponsored by Bellin Health and
Broadway Automotive. Cancer survivors or those currently receiving treatment
will receive free admission to the game in addition to a PinkZone t-shirt. All
other tickets are regular priced, ($9 Adults, $7 Seniors, $7 Ages 5-17). To
order, click here.
Over the past three years the women's
basketball PinkZone and men's basketball Coaches vs. Cancer events have helped
raise over $32,000 for the Patient Assistance Fund at the Bellin Health
Foundation. So far this year $7,497 has been raised and Phoenix fans have an
opportunity to add to that with several promotions through the end of February.
Lucky 13... In the same week the Phoenix received its highest ranking in program history at No. 13, Green Bay also won its 13th-consecutive regular-season Horizon League championship with a 75-48 win over Valparaiso Thursday night.
Steady Streaks...Green Bay's current 17-game winning streak is tied for fourth longest in program history. At the Kress Events Center, the Phoenix owns a record, 36-consecutive regular-season wins. In addition, Green Bay has won 46-consecutive regular-season games against Horizon League opponents at the Kress.
Last Meeting with the Bulldogs... In the last meeting between these two teams on Jan. 27, Wojta and Hoewisch scored a combined 43 points. For the second time this season, the Phoenix was perfect from the free-throw line going 12-12.
Bollant's Bench... Two very special guests will be joining head coach Matt Bollant and the Phoenix on the bench during Saturday's game. Seven-year-old Amelia Gorton is a cancer survivor and recently met with the team after Friday's practice. Amelia went through cancer treatments through two years and during that time collected what she calls her "bravery beads." Each time Amelia received a treatment, transfusion, chemo, etc. she added a bravery bead to her collection. To view a photo gallery of Amelia's visit with the team, click here. Amelia's friend Savannah will be joining her on the Phoenix bench.
So Long Seniors... The time has come for Phoenix fans to bid farewell to seniors Heather Golden (De Pere, Wis.), Celeste Hoewisch (Hortonville, Wis.) and Kayla Tetschlag (Sheboygan, Wis.). Following Saturday's game, a special video tribute will be shown in honor of the class of 2011.
Facebook
Frenzy with Broadway Automotive... Fans can "Like" the Broadway
Automotive Facebook page at any point in February and Broadway will donate $5
to the PinkZone up to $2,500. To like Broadway Automotive on Facebook, click here.
Click "Like" below and Broadway Automotive will make a $5 donation to the PinkZone.
Miracle
Minute... In addition, at Saturday's PinkZone game, one two-minute timeout
becomes very special. The Broadway Automotive Miracle Minute, or in this case,
the "two-minute" dash for cash through the Kress Center stands will take place.
For every dollar donated during the Miracle Minute, Broadway Automotive will
make a matching donation up to $2,500. Cellcom is also making a matching $1,000
donation.
PinkZone
Jerseys... For the third consecutive year Green Bay will be sporting pink
jerseys with flashy pink shoes. Fans can bid on seven jerseys worn in
Saturday's PinkZone game on GreenBayPhoenix.com. In addition to the jerseys, a
hand-made quilt with digitally embroidered autographs by the entire 2010-11
women's basketball team and coaching staff is available on the auction site.
The blanket commemorates the 2011 PinkZone game and is 64 inches wide by 82
inches long.
The online auction ends around 3:15
p.m. Saturday. Additional auction-bidding kiosks will be available in the Kress
Center for fans to bid during the game. To bid online, click here.
Raffle...
The
remainder of the pink jerseys will be available for purchase through a raffle
on the day of the game. Tickets can be purchased pregame and throughout the
first half. Tickets are $5 for 10 tickets or $10 for 25 tickets. Winners will
be announced in the second half of the game.
Give Away... The first 1,500 fans at Saturday's game will receive a free pink bandana, courtesy of Cellcom