Fourth Annual 3's for THON hosted by Student-Athlete Advisory Council

DUNMORE, Pa. – Penn State Scranton's Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) is excited to announce their weeklong line-up of events for the 4th Annual 3's for THON event.  The initiative is fronted by the PSUAC Student-Athlete Advisory Council, a conference-wide, student-led organization comprised of student-athletes from each member campus.  During the winter athletics season, as a precursor to THON, student-athlete leaders' partner with their campus THON committees to raise awareness and funds at home basketball events. 

This year, "3's for THON" will take place in the PSUAC from January 23^rd through February 3^rd and Penn State Scranton SAAC has a week of events planned for the initiative.  Scranton will be hosting two home games during the week: Tuesday, January 30^th against Penn State York and Saturday, February 3^rd against Penn State Hazleton. During both the men's and women's basketball double-headers set for each date, individuals can commit to sponsoring a monetary amount for every 3-pointer made by the teams during all four games. Sponsors can also make a flat donation.    

In addition to sponsoring three-pointers made, PSU Scranton SAAC is hosting a variety of other fun events throughout the week, including a 3's for THON t-shirt giveaway when you make a donation at Saturday's games, silicone wristbands for all fans, halftime shootout contests, and raffle baskets including Starbucks, Penn State Pride and Sweetheart Movie Night. Students, faculty and staff can also take part in a 3v3 THON Tournament Friday, February 2^nd to earn prizes! 

Head Men's Basketball Coach Michael Foder commented, "It's a great way for our student-athletes to work together to support the community and raise awareness for this great cause."  Foder, a former SAAC president at the Scranton campus was behind the success of the event in its first year when it raised $1,700 for kids with cancer. In the PSUAC, the event has generated more than $15,000 to date.

There are different ways to support!

1. Support PSU Scranton 3's for THON by donating on-line through our THON page:                 

    3's for THON DONATION LINK

      2. By Sponsoring the teams per 3-point shot:

       3's for THON Sponsorship Form

3. In person at the Tuesday and Saturday home games:

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

6:00 pm Women vs Penn State York

8:00 PM Men vs Penn State York

Saturday, February 3, 2024

1:00 pm Women vs Penn State Hazleton

3:00 PM Men vs Penn State Hazleton

4. Register for the 3v3 Tournament on Friday, February 2:

3v3 Tournament to Benefit THON Registration 

     5. And purchase raffle tickets for baskets from the Athletic Department, at games or from any SAAC member!