In the spirit of the holiday season and Hollywood, USF Basketball will be offering fans a night of fun-filled excitement when the Dons take on the Portland State Vikings on Friday night on the Hilltop.
 
In partnership with the SF-Marin Food Bank and the San Francisco Fire Department, all fans who donate a non-perishable food item or a toy will be admitted free to Friday night's game against the Vikings. This offer will also be honored for Monday night's game against Abilene Christian.
 
Non-perishable food items include but are not limited to canned fruits and vegetables, canned tuna or meat, soup, chili, beans, cereal and granola bars. No glass or perishable items, please. All donations will be distributed to over 450 community partners of the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank and will be used to prepare meals for those in need or to supplement larger deliveries.
 
USF Athletics will accept donations of new, unwrapped toys in exchange for a free ticket to its games against Portland State (Dec. 16) and Abilene Christian (Dec. 19). The toys will then be donated to 30 participating Walgreens stores for distribution to San Francisco children.
 
USF Basketball will also celebrate the opening of the much-anticipated Rogue One: A Star Wars Story at Friday night's game. All fans who wear a Star Wars outfit will be admitted free. Kids are invited to attend a "Wookie Cookie" pre-game decorating party in the north mezzanine level beginning at 5:30 p.m. Please note families must RSVP for this event with Mae Cichelli by Dec. 15.
 
Fans will also have a chance to win two tickets to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story by participating in the Chewbacca Yell and costume contests at halftime.