SMSU ATHLETICS: SMSU to hold NSIC ‘It’s a Slam Dunk – Don’t Drive Drunk’ campaign today
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MARSHALL – Southwest Minnesota State University will be hosting the seventh annual “It’s a Slam Dunk - Don’t Drive Drunk” today when the Mustangs host Upper Iowa University. The women’s game begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 7:30 p.m.
The seventh annual “It’s A Slam Dunk, Don’t Drive Drunk” campaign, which started in 2013, will commemorate Drake Bigler, the five-month-old son of SMSU head men’s basketball coach Brad Bigler, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2012.
Tonight, SMSU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) members will be collecting signatures from fans committing to not to drive drunk. Bracelets, pens, pencils, key chains, window decals, and magnets will be handed out to fans that commit to join in this initiative.
SMSU also partnered with the Marshall Police Department who will be in attendance to help raise awareness and educate on the dangers of drunk driving.
The SMSU Student Association Senate will also be in attendance to help collect signatures.
Over the past six years, NSIC SAAC members have collected more than 50,000 signatures from fans pledging not to drive drunk. The NSIC encourages fans to support this effort and to always drive responsibly.
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