The University of Evansville women’s basketball team will host its annual Play 4 Kay game on February 2 at 7 p.m. when the Purple Aces host Indiana State inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse.
A head coach for 38 seasons at Elon and N.C. State, Kay Yow amassed 737 victories, five ACC regular season championships, and four ACC tournament titles. In early January of 2009, Yow took a leave of absence from coaching due to breast cancer. During the final stages of her battle with cancer, Coach Kay Yow had a vision to unite a nation of coaches, players, and the women’s basketball community to do something for the greater good that far exceeds wins and losses on the court. The Kay Yow Cancer Fund’s mission is to extend and improve the lives of all women battling cancer by raising money for research and assisting the underserved. Since the Fund’s inception, $5.38 million has been granted for scientific research focused on women’s cancers thanks to the support of our donors.
The first 150 fans at the game on February 2 will receive a pink women’s cancer awareness hat. Fans are also encouraged to join the Aces in helping support the Kay Yow Fund by participating in the Play4Kay Free Throw Challenge. Fans and supporters have the opportunity to pledge a donation for each free throw the Purple Aces hit during the month of February. Anyone interested in joining the challenge can find more information and give here.
