La Crosse, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse gymnastics team is joining the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Gymnastics wide initiative to raise breast cancer awareness in the 4th Annual 'Power in Pink' during the Eagles' triangular with Winona State University (Minn.) and Gustavus Adolphus College (Minn.) Friday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in Mitchell Hall. It will also be Senior Night at UW-L.

All fans are encouraged to wear pink to the meet to show their support in the fight against breast cancer. Pink t-shirts will be given away to the first 40 people at the door. During the four-minute touches of the meet, 'Power in Pink' trivia questions will be asked and prizes awarded.

Students and fans can learn more from the educational displays and brochures supplied by the Gundersen Lutheran Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care, to help in early detection and prevention, which are keys to the fight against breast cancer.

Team colors will be set aside as the Eagles will wear pink leotards.

"Breast cancer has touched the lives of so many people," says UW-L Head Coach Barbara Gibson. "Everyone knows someone - a mother, wife, sister, friend, teacher or even a teammate who has been affected by this disease. Raising awareness about early detection and prevention are so important to fighting this disease. We want to do what we can to help raise awareness of how to prevent breast cancer and encourage those who are going through treatment."