Ottumwa, IA – As part of Suits and Sneakers Week presented by the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches, the Indian Hills Men's Basketball team will take part in its second annual Coaches vs. Cancer game vs. the Southeastern Community College Blackhawks on Saturday, February 4. The two Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) opponents will square off at 7:00 PM at the Hellyer Center.

For the second consecutive year, the two long-time rivals on the court will team up to raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer. In the first Coaches vs. Cancer night on February 17, 2022, Indian Hills and Southeastern helped raise nearly $5,000 towards the American Cancer Society.

Fans are encouraged to fill out signs prior to Saturday's game to honor someone they may know who has battled or is currently fighting cancer. Signs can be picked up at the Hellyer Center prior to Saturday's game or can be downloaded HERE.

A portion of all ticket proceeds of Saturday night's game will be donated directly to the American Cancer Society. To consider making a donation to the Coaches vs. Cancer initiative, contact the Indian Hills Athletic Department at 641-683-5288. Donations can also be made throughout Saturday's game at multiple locations throughout the Hellyer Center.

To make a donation directly to the American Cancer Society via the Indian Hills Team Page, visit: INDIAN HILLS COACHES VS. CANCER

To purchase tickets for the Coaches vs. Cancer game, as well as make a donation online upon checkout, visit: COACHES VS. CANCER TICKETS

Indian Hills fans are also encouraged to wear MAROON to the February 4 game.

A drawing will also be held throughout the night for a 50 inch smart TV and a free month's subscription to GoHillsTV.

The month of February is annually marked as Coaches vs. Cancer month where teams at all levels raise money and awareness to support the fight against cancer. For over 25 years, the Coaches vs. Cancer program, in collaboration with the National Association of Basketball Coaches, has united coaches and fans nationwide to help the American Cancer Society defeat a common enemy – cancer. Through fundraising and education initiatives, the Coaches vs. Cancer program has supported the American Cancer Society in our efforts to save lives from cancer in the US and worldwide.