Basketball doubleheader Saturday

Dec. 19, 2013

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Vanderbilt’s basketball teams will have a doubleheader Saturday when the women’s basketball team plays UNC Asheville at 11:30 a.m. and the men’s team hosts Georgia Tech at 3 p.m.

The women’s game will be webcast on VUcommodores.com (subscription) and can also be heard locally on 560 AM and 95.9 FM. The game is also Vanderbilt’s annual Teddy Bear Toss, where fans are encouraged to bring a new teddy bear or stuffed animal to the game.

During halftime, fans will attempt to hit the target with the stuffed animals. The fan that hits the target or comes closes will receive a Vanderbilt prize pack. (More Information)

All the teddy bears and stuffed animals will be donated to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital.

The women’s team is off to a 9-2 start after defeating James Madison in overtime on Wednesday.

The men’s game will televised by FSN and can be heard locally on 1510 AM, 560 AM and 95.9 FM.

Both teams will enjoy a holiday break after Saturday’s games. The teams will not be back in action until December 30 when the men’s team hosts Saint Louis and the women’s team plays at UAB.