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Men's Basketball

Norse Men’s Basketball to play Ashland in CareSource Invitational – Dayton

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Northern Kentucky men's basketball will tip off the 2025-26 season in the CareSource Invitational – Dayton on Monday, Oct. 20, at University of Dayton Arena. The Norse will face Ashland at 6 p.m. in the first game of an exhibition doubleheader, followed by Wright State vs. Ohio approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of NKU's contest.
 
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The event is designed to raise awareness and funds for youth and adolescent mental health initiatives. Proceeds will benefit Jay's Light, a nonprofit founded in memory of University of Dayton Coach Anthony Grant's daughter, Jayda, who passed away in 2022 as a result of mental illness. Jay's Light is committed to increasing awareness and providing resources for young people navigating mental health challenges.

"Bringing attention to and supporting mental health awareness in our region is important to our program," said NKU Head Coach Darrin Horn. "What CareSource has been doing in this area is amazing." 

CareSource, a nonprofit managed care organization, began supporting college basketball games that highlight mental health in 2023, when the University of Dayton hosted Ohio State in a sold-out charity benefit game that raised approximately $500,000 for adolescent and young adult mental health and suicide prevention initiatives. This year's Dayton event continues that mission.

Ticket Information
Tickets for the CareSource Invitational – Dayton are $20 and are valid for both games. Made available online via Ticketmaster, view this page to purchase today. 
At checkout, enter the promo code "NORSEN" to direct your support to Northern Kentucky Athletics. For additional information about purchasing tickets, contact Aaron Luken at lukena4@nku.edu. For ticket sales without a school selected, as well as day-of-event walk-up purchases, 100% of ticket revenue will be donated to Jay's Light.

About CareSource 
CareSource is a national nonprofit managed care organization with over two million members. CareSource administers one of the largest Medicaid managed care plans in the U.S. and offers health insurance, including Medicaid, Marketplace and Medicare products. As a mission-driven organization, CareSource is transforming health care with innovative programs that address the social determinants of health, prevention and access to care. 
 
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