Wheaton, Ill. - The official Wheaton student section, Ryken's Rowdies, is inviting all fans in attendance at next Tuesday's (November 21) women's basketball game to participate in the Thunder Thanksgiving food drive. Fans are encouraged to bring donations of canned or boxed food items in lieu of paid attendance. All donations received will be given to the Interfaith Food Pantry in Carol Stream.

Ryken's Rowdies will collect donations on campus beginning on Thursday and running through Tuesday afternoon. Students will receive one ticket into a prize drawing for every five items that are donated. Additionally, students will be competing in a class competition for an inaugural traveling trophy. The class bringing in the most donations will lay claim 

All students who bring donations to Tuesday night's game will receive a ticket into a drawing to win prizes courtesy of local businesses The drawing will be held at halftime of the women's game.

The Thunder women's basketball team will tip-off against Loras College at 7 pm in King Arena. For any questions regarding Tuesday's Thunder Thanksgiving, please email Ryken's Rowdies.