MURFREESBORO – The Chowan College men’s basketball team will open their 2005-2006 campaign this Friday at the Helms Center as they host Lakehead University (Canada). Tip off is slated for 7:00pm.

The Braves are coming off a 14-12 season, the most wins posted by the program since make the transition to a four-year school in 1993.

Junior NCCAA All-American Trayvon Lathan (Chesapeake, VA) returns as the Braves’ top point-getter while sophomore Montino Williams (Hopewell, VA) had a break out freshman season as the Braves second leading scorer.

The backcourt tandem will make an exciting show for the 2005-2006 season.

The men’s basketball team is asking fans to join them as they collect non-perishable items for Hurricane Katrina victims. Donations will be taken at the door of the Helms Center. All those that donate an item will receive free admission to the game.

For more information regarding Friday night’s event, please contact the sports information office at (252) 398-6468.