Cane's to be presenting sponsor of Crosstown Classic

NEW ORLEANS — Xavier University of Louisiana Athletics announced Wednesday that Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers will be the presenting sponsor of the 2018 Crosstown Classic Feb. 17 at the Convocation Center.

The Crosstown Classic is XULA's annual home basketball doubleheader against longtime HBCU, Gulf Coast Athletic Conference and city rival Dillard. The women's game will tip off at 3 p.m., followed by the men's game at 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at xulatix.com and xulagold.com.

The partnership includes the Raising Cane's Shootout Series at halftime of five upcoming XULA home basketball games: Wednesday vs. Loyola (men), next Monday (Jan. 29) vs. SUNO (men and women) and the Crosstown Classic. Participants will win free food from Cane's for one year by making four shots — a layup, a free throw, a 3-pointer and a halfcourt shot — within 25 seconds.

There are 20 Raising Cane's restaurants in metro New Orleans, one close to XULA at 3235 South Carrollton Ave. The Baton Rouge, La.-based company has more than 360 restaurants in 23 states. Business Insider named Raising Cane's its top restaurant chain of 2017.

"We are excited to have Raising Cane's to join the Xavier family as our newest athletic corporate partner," said XULA Director of Athletics & Recreation Jason Horn. "I remember attending the grand opening of the Carrollton location and the excitement from the Xavier community to have them in the neighborhood. This will prove to be a great partnership this year and beyond."

Raising Cane's also will sponsor the reception for the Sister Grace Mary Flickinger Honor Roll recipients the same day as the Crosstown Classic.

The Crosstown Classic will be the second XULA-Dillard doubleheader of the season. Dillard won both games Saturday — women 63-53, men 70-69 — at DU's Dent Hall.

Ed Cassiere, Assistant Athletic Director for Communications
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