Wheaton, Ill. - The official Wheaton student section, Ryken's Rowdies, is inviting all fans in attendance at Saturday's (November 23) men'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 Friday afternoon in the Beamer Student Center. Students will receive one ticket into a prize drawing for every five items that are donated. Additionally, all fans are encouraged to download the Thunder Thanksgiving BINGO card. Fans will receive a ticket into a prize drawing for every BINGO they fill via donations. If the entire card is filled, fans will receive 15 tickets into the drawing. Prizes include an Amazon Echo. The drawing will be held at halftime of Saturday's game.

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