BOLIVAR, Mo. – Alumni and supporters of Drury and Southwest Baptist universities, as well as current SBU students, raised a combined $191,941 during the fourth-annual CatFight Giving Challenge, which helps raise money for each school’s annual fund.
SBU came out on top in the friendly competition, raising $108,956 to Drury’s $82,985,
putting SBU at 3-1 overall in the challenge.
The fundraising contest coincided with the universities’ on-court rivalry in the Bank of Bolivar CatFight on Highway 13 basketball doubleheader on Nov. 14 at SBU’s Meyer Wellness and Sports Center. SBU upset No. 7 Drury, 93-82, in the women’s game, and Drury rolled past SBU, 89-61, in the men’s game.
The giving challenge began Nov. 1 and concluded at the end of halftime of the men’s game, with the winner announced during the second half. In addition, the Bank of Bolivar pledged an additional $2,000 to SBU for winning the challenge, and $500 to the runner-up.
This year, SBU President Dr. C. Pat Taylor issued his own challenge - $1,000 to the SBU dorm with the greatest participation in the CatFight Giving Challenge, which boosted student involvement. Woody-Gott had a total of 87 donors to win the prize.
“We are thankful and grateful for all of our supporters during this challenge, from our alumni and friends to our current students,” said Jim Grabowski, SBU development officer. “Through their generosity, they make a Christ-centered education an affordable reality for both current and future SBU students.”
For more information about giving, contact Grabowski at (417) 328-1807 or jgrabowski@SBUniv.edu.
CUTLINE: Brad Gregory, Bank of Bolivar president/CEO (right), presents checks to SBU President Dr. C. Pat Taylor (left) and Drury President Dr. Tim Cloyd during the second half of the men's game.
*Published: 11-15-17