Penn State Scranton's Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) is excited to announce their weeklong line up of events for the 4th Annual 3's for THON.  The initiative, hosted by the PSUAC Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), a conference-wide, student-led organization comprised of student-athletes from each member campus, partners student-athlete leaders with their campus THON committees to raise awareness and funds at home basketball events. 

This year, "3's for THON" will take place at Penn State Scranton from Monday, January 29, 2024 – Saturday, February 3, 2024.  Scranton will be hosting two home games during the week: January 30^th against PSU York and February 3 against PSU York .  During both the men's and women's basketball doubleheaders set for both days, individuals can commit to sponsoring a monetary amount for every made 3-pointer. Sponsors can also make a flat donation at the door, to a student-athlete advisory council member, or by using this page! 

In addition to sponsoring three-pointers made, PSU Scranton SAAC is hosting a variety of other fun events throughout the week, including concessions, halftime contests, 3-point shootouts, and team penny wars.  Tune into our Instagram, @psusnathletics, for highlights and player takeovers that week!

In its first year, participating campuses raised over $7,000 and in 2022 it grew to over 10k raised for THON, the world's largest student run philanthropy, which benefits the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Children's Hospital. THON is a dance marathon fundraiser hosted annually in mid-February at the Bryce Jordan Center on the University Park campus. Penn State Scranton 3's for THON raised $1,700 alone in the first year of the event and over $1,900 in 2022. This year, the goal is to raise over $2,000, and if SAAC reaches that amount, there are some surprise coaches and administrators who will get a pie to the face in celebration!

To sponsor a team's three pointers contact a SAAC member, a student-athlete or the athletic department at [email protected] or 570-963-2617.