Dec. 6, 2006

Villanova, Pa. - Villanova University would like to invite fans to help make this Christmas for local underprivileged children. Fans are invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy with them to the women's and men's basketball games this week to be donated to Holiday Hoopla.

Every fan that brings a toy to the women's game on Thursday against USF will receive free admission to the game, starting at 7:30 PM in the Pavilion.

Fans can also bring a toy to the men's game on Saturday against Big Five rival, Drexel, starting at 7:30 PM in the Pavilion as well.

The toys will go to benefit the children at the North Light Community Center in Philadelphia. The children receiving the gifts range from ages one to 17.