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Operation Drive to the Basket
StMU Basketball's Operation Drive to the Basketball will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 against rival St. Edward's starting at 1 p.m.

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StMU hoops to host annual Operation Drive to the Basket on Jan. 17

By Robin Johnson | St. Mary's Athletics Communications 

SAN ANTONIO — St. Mary's Basketball is proud to announce it will be hosting its annual Operation Drive to the Basket games on Saturday, Jan. 17 starting with the women's basketball game at 1 p.m. followed by the men at 3 p.m. against historic rival St. Edward's inside Bill Greehey Arena.
 
The "Battle of the Saints" matchup welcomes all fans to join us in honoring our veterans and troops at the annual Operation Drive to the Basket initiative, which supports troops currently serving overseas including St. Mary's ROTC alumni as well as veterans. Rattler Basketball invites all veterans and active military of the St. Mary's community and beyond out for an afternoon of appreciation with support of St. Mary's ROTC, St. Mary's Student Veterans Organization (SVO) and the St. Mary's Student Government Association.
 
St. Mary's ROTC and St. Mary's SVO will being accepting donations at each game of nonperishable items to be sent to troops currently serving overseas that includes St. Mary's ROTC alumni. Money donations will also be accepted that StMU ROTC will use to purchase nonperishable items. As always, admission is free with a valid St. Mary's ID with non-St. Mary's fans receiving free admission with a donation.
 
In the days leading up to the event, StMU ROTC, SVO and Rattler Basketball players will also be accepting donations in the St. Mary's University Center.
 
At the games, fans can also participate in supporting our troops by writing letters of appreciation to current military at our "Thank a Troop" Booth. Fans can also enjoy a tailgate hosted by the St. Mary's Student Government Association starting at Noon in the courtyard outside the Athletics Alumni & Convocation Center (AA&CC) and Bill Greehey Arena.
 
Before the start of each game, Rattler Athletics will ask all veterans and active military in attendance to stand and be recognized.
 
St. Mary's Women's Basketball is set for tip off at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 against rival St. Edward's followed by St. Mary's Men's Basketball at 3 p.m., both inside Bill Greehey Arena. 
 
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