USC Aiken Announces Third Annual “Black Out Night”

AIKEN, S.C. - The University of South Carolina Aiken athletic department in a cooperative effort with the women's basketball team announced recently that they will hold their third annual "Black Out Night" as part of the men's and women's basketball doubleheader against North Georgia on Saturday, Jan. 21.

The special evening will be held in honor of USC Aiken’s all-time leading women’s basketball scorer and Hall of Fame Inductee, Meredith Legg.

Just weeks after finishing her illustrious Pacer career, Legg was diagnosed with a rare form of Ocular Melanoma. Although the tumor in her left eye has been treated, she’s been undergoing treatment for liver metastasis every month for nearly three years. Her last scans showed signs of stability, but her battle is still far from over. She will get a break until after the Hall of Fame Ceremony on Friday, Feb. 17, but will then head back to Philadelphia for more tests.

To help raise funds and awareness for Melanoma Research, the USC Aiken athletic department is asking everyone to wear black to the doubleheader. Black is the official color of Melanoma.

All proceeds on the evening will go towards Melanoma Research and to help Meredith with her medical bills, t-shirts, bracelets, stickers, and raffle tickets will be sold.

In support of Melanoma Awareness Night, the Aiken Mid-Day Lions Club is also requesting that you bring your used eyeglasses (including readers) in support of the Lions Recycle for Sight program. A collection box will be available in the lobby of the Convocation Center on game night. The Lions also collect old cell phones and hearing aids. 

The evening gets underway at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21 with the USC Aiken women tangling with Peach Belt Conference rival North Georgia. The Pacer men will hit the hardwood against the North Georgia men immediately following the women's game at approximately 7:30 p.m. Please wear black and show your support.

The special “Black Out Night” also features many other promotions. It is Upward Night at the Convocation Center.

During the doubleheader, which is being sponsored by Fairfield Inn & Suites, there will also be a special veterans recognition. The USC Aiken spirit groups will also be introduced to the crowd over the course of the evening. 

The USC Aiken athletic department will also honor website sponsor Carolina Musculoskeletal Institute throughout the evening.