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#RallyForRhyan Game Raises More Than $50,000

T-shirt sales and cash donations top the $50,000-mark towards pediatric cancer research

COLUMBIA, Mo. - Mizzou Athletics is pleased to announce that more than $50,000 was raised for pediatric cancer research from Mizzou Men's Basketball's #RallyForRhyan Game vs. Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 13.

The combined amount of t-shirt sale proceeds and cash donations at the door was raised in honor of assistant coach Brad Loos' 5-year-old daughter, Rhyan, who continues her fight against neuroblastoma. Rhyan was diagnosed with the rare form of pediatric cancer in October.

"I am so thankful for everything that everybody's done," Brad Loos said. "Thank you doesn't do it justice. I'm happy for the way the day went. I'm happy for the win. I am thrilled by the amount of money we raised. I am really happy for our guys. They have been working really hard and deserved a win."

A season-high 10,536 fans came to Mizzou Arena to see the Tigers win 75-64, predominantly clad in Gold in support of pediatric cancer awareness, as well as in conjunction with Mizzou's Gold Rush Game. Fans were granted free general admission at the gate with a cash donation of any amount, which led to $35,726 in monetary donations on Saturday.

In cooperation with the Tiger Team Store, more than 1,300 #RallyForRhyan t-shirts were sold for more than $15,000 in proceeds.

Additionally, Mizzou Athletics and the University of Missouri's Greek Community partnered to provide contests to chapters for both best attendance and best fundraising efforts. Chapters recognized for best attendance marks were: Pi Beta Phi, Beta Theta Pi and Alpha Kappa Lambda. Chapters honored for best fundraising efforts were: Zeta Tau Alpha, Delta Tau Delta and ACACIA.

The Tiger Team Store will continue selling #RallyForRhyan t-shirts, with proceeds donated towards pediatric cancer awareness, throughout the month of February in-store and online.

For all the latest on Mizzou Men's Basketball, stay tuned to MUTigers.com and follow the team on Twitter and Instagram (@MizzouHoops). 

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