(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston's Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) sponsored a fundraiser for the Crookston Area Special Olympics Basketball team on Tuesday, February 15 in Lysaker Gymnasium on the UMC campus. UMC SAAC donated over $300 raised during the event to the Crookston Area Special Olympics Basketball team.
 
The basketball game consisted of two 12 minute halves. In the half, the Crookston Area Special Olympics Basketball team faced a team of UMC Coaches and members of the Crookston community.  In the second half, the Crookston Area Special Olympics basketball team faced UMC student-athletes. There were promotional games and giveaways throughout the duration of the event including a dunk contest with the UMC men's student-athletes.
 
SAAC is a group of UMC student-athletes that meet bi-monthly to discuss athletic and campus related issues and events. They also conduct several community service projects throughout the school year.  There are two student-athletes from each athletic team on the UMC campus that are represented in SAAC.
 
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The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

(Photo L-R)- Holly Anderson (Head of Crookston Special Olympics Delegation), Dan Burris (Coach), Jeff Durbin (Coach), Jensen Crots (SAAC Secretary / Women's Soccer), Megan Eul (SAAC Treasurer / Women's Basketball).

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