BRONX, N.Y. – The Lehman College Department of Athletics is pleased to be hosting the 7^th Coaches vs. Cancer Basketball Classic, on December 28-29, 2013. Three games will be played each day in the APEX at Lehman College, beginning at 12 o'clock.

The Lehman College Coaches vs. Cancer Classic is a collaboration with the American Cancer Society that empowers basketball coaches, their teams, and local communities to make a difference in the fight against cancer. With inspiration from Coaches vs. Cancer tournaments at the Division I level, we decided to join in the struggle against cancer in the Division III ranks.

Four women's teams will compete in a true tournament format, while two single games will highlight the men's schedule. Schools are travelling from Colorado, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, to participate in this Classic.

On the women's side, Anderson (Ind.) University will face Washington & Jefferson (Pa.) College on Saturday, December 28^th, at 12 noon, followed by the host Lightning playing SUNY Old Westbury at 2:00 p.m. On Sunday, the Consolation Game will be played at noon, with the championship game to be played at 2:00 p.m.

For the men, Lehman College will face Colorado College, who is currently ranked #25 in Division III, on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. On Sunday, Lehman will host Rutgers-Camden, also at 4 o'clock.

Tickets are $5 apiece, and include admission for the three games played that day. Concessions will be available throughout the weekend.

Raffle tickets will also be available for $5 each. The grand prize is a 42" television. Other prizes include game tickets for the New York Knicks. T-shirts and other giveaways will also be available throughout the weekend.

For more information, or to donate directly in the fight against cancer, please contact Eric Harrison, Head Coach for the Lehman College women's basketball program, at 718-960-7175.