Carson-Newman Designates Saturday’s Basketball Doubleheader with Lenoir-Rhyne as Skivvies for Haiti Night

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Carson-Newman’s home basketball doubleheader with Lenoir-Rhyne on Saturday has been designated as Skivvies for Haiti Night.

The Lady Eagles and Eagles tip off against the Bears at 6 and 8 p.m., respectively, at Holt Fieldhouse. All kids 12 and under will be admitted free with the donation of underwear sizes 2-14 that will go to the children of Haiti, who are in serious need of help after last Tuesday’s devastating earthquake.

Collection boxes at Saturday’s games will be located at the entrance of Holt Fieldhouse. Cash donations will be accepted as well.

Courtlyn Walsh, the 5-year-old daughter of C-N women’s basketball coach Dean Walsh, came up with the idea after learning that only one out of every 150 Haitian children have appropriate underwear. Courtlyn’s goal is to collect as many pairs of boy’s and girl’s underwear sizes 2-14 as possible.

Courtlyn and her mother, Courtney, have also set up drop-off locations at First Baptist Church in Jefferson City and The White Balloon located in The Gallery Shopping Center in Knoxville.

Saturday won’t be the only opportunity to make donations at C-N. Children 12 and under have the opportunity to receive free admission to any of C-N’s remaining regular season home games upon receipt of an underwear donation.