Lincoln – The Nebraska men’s and women’s basketball programs will join the annual U.S. Marines Toys for Tots Drive this Sunday, Nov. 16. The Husker men will host Northern Kentucky at 1 p.m., while the Husker women face Alcorn State at 5 p.m.

Husker fans are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys to the game, and cash donations for the cause will also be accepted. The Marines will be stationed near entrances throughout Pinnacle Bank Arena during both games to accept donations that will brighten the holiday season for needy children.

The Husker basketball Toys for Tots collection will be one of three co-sponsored by the Nebraska Athletic Department at Husker events during the month of November. The other events include the football game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, and the Husker volleyball Senior Night matchup against Michigan at the Devaney Center on Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.

Toys for Tots Drive Events
Sunday, Nov. 16
Men’s Basketball vs. Northern Kentucky – 1 p.m. (Pinnacle Bank Arena)
Women’s Basketball vs. Alcorn State – 5 p.m. (Pinnacle Bank Arena)

Saturday, Nov. 22
Football vs. Minnesota – TBA (Memorial Stadium)
Volleyball vs. Michigan – 7 p.m. (Bob Devaney Sports Center)