Miami Announces Canned Food Drive Ticket Promotion

Miami Announces Canned Food Drive Ticket Promotion

Nov. 23, 2010

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami announced that tickets to the women’s basketball games on Friday, Saturday and Monday will be available for $1 with the donation of a canned food item.

This Friday and Saturday, the Hurricanes will host the University of Miami Women’s Basketball Thanksgiving Tournament and will welcome FAU, Eastern Illinois and UNC Greensboro to the BankUnited Center. Games on both days begin at 5 and 7 p.m. Miami will open with FAU at 7 p.m.

The `Canes will then face a quick turnaround when they play host to Southern on Monday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m.

Recommended canned items are: Peanut Butter, Hearty Soups, Dried or Canned Beans, Canned Chicken or Tuna, Canned Fruit, 100% Fruit Juice, Canned Vegetables, Canned Tomato Products, Enriched Rice or Pasta, Iron Enriched Cereal, and Whole Grain Cereal.

Collections will only be taken on game days at the BankUnited Center.

Miami is currently 3-1 on the season and has won seven consecutive home games. Make sure to come out and help keep that streak alive!