Cherokee Nation donates funds for WBB road trip
Published: 2018-05-08
(Tahlequah, Oklahoma) - A recent donation by the Cherokee Nation to the RiverHawks Womens Basketball team will make it possible for Northeastern State University to participate in a two game basketball classic in Los Angeles over Thanksgiving break.
In addition to competing against high level Division II basketball programs, the trip will provide a once in a lifetime student athlete experience for the team members.
"I am so grateful to Cherokee Nation and Speaker Joe Byrd for their generosity and commitment to the RiverHawks women's basketball program, stated NSU Coach Fala Bullcok.
"Speaker Byrd made a great statement to me following the photo by reminding me of the positive impact the Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah and University can have on each other through possible future partnerships, said Tony Duckworth, NSU director of Athletics.