TOLEDO, Ohio - The Toledo women's basketball program made another significant contribution to Susan G. Komen® Northwest Ohio and Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center at its 14th-annual "Rockets For the Cure" game on Saturday, Feb. 22. The Rockets raised $15,972 for cancer research, marking the eighth time year they collected at least $12,000. Toledo has now raised over $157,000 for this cause since 2010.

Former WTOL news anchor Chrys Peterson, the guest emcee for the 12th-consecutive year, encouraged the season-high 5,051 fans in attendance in Savage Arena to take part in a silent auction and informed them about Susan G. Komen® for the Cure. Most in the crowd wore pink, including many who donned "Rockets for the Cure" t-shirts.

The pink Nike jerseys that Toledo wore were made specially for Saturday's contest. Seven of the uniforms that were auctioned off after the game went for at least $700, including a high of $1,000 for the jerseys of senior Mariella Santucci and junior Nakiah Black.

The Rockets return to the hardwood tomorrow when they travel to Eastern Michigan. Tip-off time is set for 2:30 p.m. in the Convocation Center and will be streamed on ESPN3.

Dollars Raised from Rockets For the Cure Under Head Coach Tricia Cullop
2010 - $11,393
2011 - $14,366
2012 - $18,010
2013 - $19,845
2014 - $13,582
2015 - $14,893*
2016 - $11,016*
2017 - $10,488*
2018 - $12,315*
2019 - $16,224*
2020 - $15,972*

* - Total Also Includes Dollars Raised for Susan G. Komen® Northwest Ohio and Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center