USF and the Vera Bradley foundation for Breast Cancer partner to raise money for cancer research
The third annual Women’s Soccer Spring Fling will be held on Saturday April 5, 2008 at Bishop D’Arcy Stadium.  This year’s schedule includes NCAA tournament teams University of Notre Dame, Indiana University, and Oakland University.  Other teams include two time MAC champion Ball State University, 13 win Wright State University, and Horizon power University of Evansville. 

The event will raise funds for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. 

“The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer was founded in 1998 after a very dear friend lost her courageous battle with this disease. We are focused on directly providing financial support to the critical research needed to understand and eradicate breast cancer.   The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer is committed to eradicating breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by providing financial support for research and research-related projects. Nearly $6 million has been raised since we began our efforts. We've completed two major endowments to the IU School of Medicine to support the Vera Bradley Chair in Oncology and to establish the Vera Bradley Center for Breast Cancer Research.” 

“We are really excited about this year’s schedule and teams who are participating”, USF Head Women’s Soccer Coach Ken Nuber says.  "It is the best line-up we have had considering we do not have a team with less than 10 wins, and all the teams are above 133 RPI".    

11:30      University of Saint Francis (12-9-1)      vs      Wright State University (13-6-1)
               NAIA Regional Finalist                                   3^rd in Horizon and 133 RPI

1:00        Oakland University (10-8-2)                 vs      University of Evansville (10-5-2)
               Summit champs, NCAA tournament team, and 101 RPI    2^nd in Missouri Valley and 121 RPI

2:30        University of Notre Dame (19-5-2)       vs        Indiana University (13-7-3)
               Big Est Champs, NCAA Final Four, and 8 RPI      4^th Big Ten, NCAA Sweet 16, and 25 RPI

4:30        University of Evansville (10-5-2)           vs        Wright State University (13-6-1)

6:00      Oakland University (10-8-2)            vs      Ball State University (13-5-2)                                                                                  Two time MAC champs and 86 RPI

Tickets for the event can be purchased in advance of game day from any of the participating soccer programs.  Each soccer program is being challenged to raise as much money by selling tickets on their campuses.  You can also purchase tickets by contacting Ken Nuber via e-mail at knuber@sf.edu or by phone at 260-434-3269.  You can also purchase your ticket on game day at the gate.  Tickets are $5.00.

 Visit our website for more information at http://www.sf.edu/athletics/soccer_women/index.shtml