RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky women's basketball is excited to announce its annual "Shoot-a-Thon" fundraising event will take place on Saturday, November 12 at 1:30 p.m. at Alumni Coliseum.
 
"We hope to have another successful November. I am excited to try and exceed our goals from last year," said head coach Greg Todd. "All the support from our community and those afar has been nothing short of amazing and we look forward to continuing that during our Shoot-a-Thon." 

EKU is set to honor the 2004-05 EKU women's basketball team the night prior on Friday, November 11 against Appalachian State at 7:00 p.m. ET. Tickets to witness the recognition of our former student-athletes are available for purchase through the EKU Ticket Office or by calling 859-622-2122.
 
Participation
 
Participants will include all current student-athletes, members of the 2004-05 EKU women's basketball squad, athletics staff members, and special guests.
 
How it Works
 
Fans are invited to sponsor a player by pledging a gift per shot. Current team members will shoot 100 shots and the alumni/staff participants will shoot 40 shots, and you can pledge here at alumni.eku.edu/shootathon. Outright gifts can also be made at go.eku.edu/give-EKUWBB. All money raised will directly benefit our student-athletes and their experience at Eastern Kentucky University.
 
Current Player Quotes
 
Emma Hacker, R-Jr., F
"I'm excited to get to talk to former members of the EKU women's basketball team. The Shoot-a-Thon is a great way to raise money for our program and spend time with those who came before us."
 
Marissa Mackins, R-Jr., G
"I am very excited to meet the people that helped build the foundation of EKU women's basketball. It will be a great event to talk with and pick the brains of former players that had great success at this level." 
 
Bridgid Fox, R-Jr., F
"This event is a great way for our team to raise money. It will be an even better experience having the 2004-05 EKU women's team here shooting with us. It is going to be awesome getting to know them and seeing their best shooters go up against ours."
 
Registration
 
Fans are encouraged to sign up and select your individual pledges on the EKU Office of Alumni Engagement website here. For more information, please contact Taylor Randall, Athletics Partnership and Development Coordinator at taylor.miller@eku.edu!