Oct. 1, 2009

PHILADELPHIA - La Salle Women's Basketball has announced their 2009 schedule of preseason events.

On Sunday, October 18, the Explorers will participate in the Big 5 Coaches vs. Cancer Basketball Clinic at Saint Joseph’s University in Michael Hagan Arena. The Big 5 Clinic features all of the Division I women's basketball teams - and head coaches - from the six Philadelphia area schools as they instruct girls from 1st to 8th grade.

The Big 5 Player Clinic is limited to the first 300 girls that register. For more information see the PDF attached or contact Ellen Fitzpatrick (phone – 610-660-1777; email – ellen.fitzpatrick@sju.edu) for more information.

The Explorers will be holding its annual Free-Throw-a-thon at Tom Gola Arena on Sunday, October 25. The festivities begin with a 10 a.m. open practice followed by an introduction of the players and coaches a1 11 a.m.

The Free-Throw-a-thon will be enjoyed by faculty, staff, and friends of La Salle Women's Basketball. All alumnae, parents and friends of the team are invited to come shoot free throws with the Explorers and attend a reception in the mezzanine immediately after. Contact Chrissie Doogan (phone - 215-951-1525; email - doogan@lasalle.edu) for more information.