Cincinnati Hosting Ohio State For CareSource Charity Exhibition Game

A cool idea to spark excitement for the season.

Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jizzle James (2) defends on San Francisco Dons forward Jonathan Mogbo (10) in the first half of a college basketball game in the National Invitation Tournament, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati. / Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati men's basketball is hosting Ohio State at Fifth Third Arena on Friday, Oct. 18 for a charity exhibition game.

The CareSource Exhibition Game for Mental Health gives fans an early look at each team and also helps raise money for a great cause. Start time and ticket options will be announced later.

"We are thrilled to participate in this exhibition with Ohio State and raise awareness for mental health initiatives," Cincinnati head coach Wes Miller said in a release. "This game will be a great showcase for Fifth Third Arena and serve as a preview for our fans for what's in store for our 2024-25 team."

It marks a pairing with Xavier and Dayton, who are playing in a similar game, with all net proceeds from ticket sales benefitting mental health providers and charities within each school's footprint, along with Jay's Light. Dayton head coach Anthony Grant and his wife, Chris, started that organization to aid mothers, fathers, teens, and young adults with finding help for mental health struggles.

UPDATE: Check out ticket information below:

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