Indiana University-East recently issued the following announcement.
The third annual Red Wolf Athletics Challenge is underway!
Indiana University East's NAIA athletics teams are challenged to raise $2,500 per program in donations by Nov. 28.
Red Wolf Athletics Challenge Website: iue.edu/event/athletics-challenge.html.
Teams that reach the $2,500 goal unlock a matching $2,500 gift from a community champion, resulting in a potential total benefit of at least $5,000 for teams meeting the challenge.
Red Wolf teams will use the contributions for needed equipment and gear, for scholarships, and for special travel and new experiences for the student-athletes.
IU East Director of Athletics Joe Griffin said the challenge match focuses on supporting student-athletes as they improve their performance in the classroom as well as on the field or court.
"Our Community Champions and supporters have a lot of Red Wolf pride," Griffin said. "The challenge is a great way for our student-athletes to participate in developing their programs while connecting with the fans and community members that celebrate their accomplishments."
For the Athletics Challenge, teams that practice and travel together are grouped together. Programs include:
* Men's Basketball
* Women's Basketball
* Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track & Field
* Men's Golf
* Women's Golf
* Men's Soccer
* Women's Soccer
* Men's and Women's Tennis
* Volleyball
IU East athletes succeeded in competition and in the classroom during the 2020-21 school year.
The Red Wolf athletics program won two River States Conference Championships and was represented in NAIA National Championship competition in six sports last year. IU East athletes also posted a 3.06 GPA during the 2020-21 school year.
The first two Red Wolf Athletics Challenge events raised a two-year total exceeding $80,000 in total contributions.
To support an IU East team, contact IU East Director of Gift Development Paula Kay King at 765-973-8331 or at pkayking@iue.edu.
For more information, visit iue.edu/event/athletics-challenge.html.
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