TOLEDO, OH - Toledo will hold its 11th-annual 'Rockets for the Cure' day on Saturday, Jan. 28, as the Midnight Blue & Gold entertain reigning Mid-American Conference West Division champion Central Michigan at 4:30 p.m., following the men's basketball game at 2 p.m. The MAC West Division showdown will help benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Northwest Ohio, the Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center and the University of Toledo Center for Health and Successful Living. The Rockets encourage everyone in attendance to wear pink in support of cancer research.

The goal of 'Rockets for the Cure' is to provide cancer education to the community, provide encouragement to the survivors fighting now and their families, celebrate the survivors that have won the fight, remember the ones that were less fortunate and pack Savage Arena with 5,000 or more Rocket Fans in pink.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at utrockets.com, by calling (419) 530-GOLD (4919) or at the UT Ticket Office. General Admission Ticket Prices are: $12.00 adults and $6.00 youth. 

Groups of 15 or more may also purchase tickets at the group rate of $7.00 per ticket prior to game day. The first 500 group tickets sold will receive a FREE 'Rockets for the Cure' t-shirt. The group rate and free t-shirts can be redeemed when fans purchase 15 or more tickets at one time prior to game day and are based on availability. The ticket office is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
 
From when the doors open up at 12:30p.m. for the men's game until the end of halftime of of the women's game, fans are encouraged to take part in the silent auction on the West Concourse. All proceeds benefit the University of Toledo Dana Cancer Center, Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio and University of Toledo Center for Health and Successful Living.

The Rockets will once again wear pink uniforms for the game. Guest emcee Chrys Peterson and the Rockets will hold a live jersey auction immediately following the women's contest. All proceeds benefit the University of Toledo Dana Cancer Center and Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio.

For the third straight year, Head Coach Tricia Cullop has pledged to donate $25.00 for every Toledo free throw made and asks the Toledo community to do the same. To make a pledge, please contact the Athletic Marketing Office at (419) 530-2482 or make a pledge at the game. All proceeds benefit the University of Toledo Dana Cancer Center and Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio.

Last season, the Rockets raised $11,016.96 for cancer research, marking the seventh-straight season they collected at least $11,000. In addition, five of UT's uniforms that were auctioned off after the contest went for more than $500, including a high of $800.00 for Ana Capotosto.

UT (12-3, 3-1 MAC) returns to the hardwood on Saturday, Jan. 14 with it hosts MAC West Division co-leader Northern Illinois (11-4, 4-0 MAC). Tip-off time is set for 4:30 p.m. in Savage Arena and will be streamed live on ESPN3.

Dollars Raised from Rockets For the Cure Under Head Coach Tricia Cullop
2016 - $11,393
2015 - $14,893
2014 - $13,582
2013 - $19,845
2012 - $18,010
2011 - $14,366
2010 - $11,393