UPG SAAC HOSTS SOPA HOOPS EXHIBITION

Pitt-Greensburg SAAC, in conjunction with SPSEA, co-hosted the 3^rd Annual SOPA Hoops Saturday on Saturday, January 25 when the women’s and men’s basketball teams hosted Penn State Behrend. All proceeds from ticket sales, concessions 50/50, and the auction table benefitted Special Olympics of Pennsylvania Westmoreland County. At the auction table were a Pittsburgh Power Arena Football Power Pack, two tickets to the Pitt vs. NC State MBB game, a SOPA Hoops Basket, a “Pitt” basket and a lottery tree.

Twelve SOPA athletes watched the men’s game before participating in an exhibition game at halftime of the women’s basketball game. With a great crowd on hand, the SOPA athletes received a standing ovation at the conclusion of the exhibition game. In total, $962.00 was raised.