Jan. 10, 2006

COLUMBIA, Mo. - The #14 Missouri women's gymnastics team, in conjunction with the University of Missouri Health Care Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, will host the second annual Pink Out meet to support breast cancer research and awareness as the Tigers take on #17 Arkansas on Friday, Jan. 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hearnes Center.

The Tigers will put away their Old Gold and Black leotards for the meet, instead opting to wear pink leotards in support of breast cancer awareness. The first 500 fans will receive free pink t-shirts and all fans in attendance can take advantage of a 25 percent discount on all merchandise from the Hearnes Tiger Team Store during the meet.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children. One dollar from every Pink Out ticket sold will go directly to the Ellis Fischel breast cancer research program. To purchase tickets, call 1-800-CAT-PAWS or 884-PAWS locally.