LOUDONVILLE, NY – The Siena Men's and Women's Basketball programs are giving back to fans who give this holiday season. The Saints have renewed their annual partnership with the United States Marine Corps Reserve to host back-to-back toy drives benefiting Capital Region Toys for Tots when the men host Bryant on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at MVP Arena and the women take on Fordham Thursday at 7 p.m. at the UHY Center. All fans who bring a new, unwrapped toy to either game will receive a voucher to buy one ticket, get one free (of equal or lesser value) to a future Siena Men's or Women's Basketball home game this season. Moreover, the first 50 fans to donate at each game will also receive a $5 Dunkin' card good to use at any local participating Dunkin' restaurant. 

Volunteers and Marine Corps Reservists will collect toys through halftime on the concourse of MVP Arena outside Sections 104 and 105 during the men's game Wednesday and in the UHY Center lobby during the women's game on Thursday. All toys will benefit families in need throughout the Capital Region.

"The holiday season is certainly a time of joy for us at Siena, including the opportunity to partner with our friends in the Marine Corps Reserve to help brighten the lives of local children," said Siena College Vice President and Director of Athletics John D'Argenio. "We encourage our generous fans to donate new, unwrapped toys to support this signature holiday program while attending our men's and/or women's game this week during the season of giving."

"There are a lot of Saints to whom we give thanks, and Siena College and Siena Athletics are always there for us as we strive to meet the increased need for toys each year," said U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Patrick Lurenz, local coordinator of the Capital Region Toys for Tots campaign. "The Toys for Tots Drive helps make the holiday season special for all kids, and we could not realize our goals without the support of Siena and their outstanding fans who always show up big this time of year."

Annually, over 235,000 children across 14 upstate New York counties are supported by Toys for Tots and the Marine Corps Reserve during the holiday season. For more information on Toys for Tots, go to toysfortots.org.

Tickets to all Siena Men's and Women's Basketball home games can be purchased online at sienasaints.com/tickets.