Lenoir-Rhyne Basketball is hosting its inaugural Teddy Bear Toss Saturday, January 25^th at halftime of the men's basketball game along with the unicycle performance from the Startown Elementary PE Club. The women's game will tip off at 2 PM, followed by the men's game at 4 PM. Fans are asked to bring new, plush teddy bears for complimentary admission to the games. All bears collected from the toss will be donated to local social services, police and fire departments, as well as other local organizations.

The addition of the teddy bear toss to the highly-anticipated Startown performance will make for an eventful halftime performance of what will be an exciting game between the Bears and the Royals. The toss will take place at halftime at the conclusion of Startown's performance.

The teams are asking for new, plush teddy bears for the toss. Teddy bears will be screened at the door to ensure they're only fluffy inside and will not harm anyone when tossed. Teddy bears not soft enough to be tossed can be placed it in a donation bin in the Shuford lobby.