CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – As the calendar turns to December, the next two Fighting Illini women's basketball home games at State Farm Center are set to feature a variety of holiday-themed promotions, including a toy drive, free tickets, special giveaways, and a visit from Santa Claus!  

Florida State – Thursday, Dec. 2 (7 p.m. CT) // Teddy Bear Toss Challenge
First, the Fighting Illini's  will host No. 25-ranked Florida State on Thursday night as part of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. The contest is also the team's Teddy Bear Toss Challenge game. Fans are encouraged to bring a teddy bear to the game in order to participate in the Teddy Bear Toss at halftime, with all donated bears going to benefit Toys for Tots.

Eastern Kentucky – Sunday, Dec. 5 (2 p.m. CT) // Chambana Moms Day
Sunday afternoon's matchup vs. Eastern Kentucky is a collaboration with Chambana Moms that will feature a special "Mom and Me" tote bag giveaway, plus free admission for kids 12 and under with a paying adult, and a chance to take a photo with Santa Claus among other activities planned for the State Farm Center concourse.

The tote bag giveaway will be available to for the first 250 fans (1 per adult, 1 per child) in attendance, while free tickets for kids 12 and under are available, with a paying adult, can be claimed at the ticket windows at the West entrance to State Farm Center.

In addition to photos with Santa Claus, activities for children on the State Farm Center concourse will include a balloon artist, a magician, and more!

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