Women's Soccer Set To Host Third Annual Diana Silonova Fundraiser Game On Friday, April 29th

Bridgeport, Conn.-On Friday, April 29, 2011, the University of Bridgeport women's soccer team will host Fairfield University in the Third Annual Diana Silonova Fundraiser Game.

Diana is a former player for both the University of Bridgeport and Fairfield, who was involved in a serious car accident in January 2009.

All proceeds from the evening will go to assist Diana and now needs help and support to keep making progress with her rehabilitation.

Action between the Purple Knights and the Stags will get underway at UB's Knights Field at 7:00 p.m. on April 29th.

Tickets are $5 and a $200 club donation will give local soccer team unlimited tickets to the event.

There will also be silent auctions and raffles throughout the evening that will include some impressive soccer memorabilia and other items donated by local businesses.

Again, all monies collected will go toward Silonova's medical expenses.

For more information on Diana, please visit silonova.com

Prior to the match, the University of Bridgeport and Fairfield University will also host a college seminar for high school players that will begin at 6:00 p.m.  At seminar, NCAA eligibility issues that players looking to apply to colleges need to be aware of will be discussed.   The cost for the high school seminar is $50 per team and includes admission to the UB/Fairfield game.

For more information on Third Annual Diana Silonova Fundraiser Game and the college seminar for high school player, please contact University of Bridgeport head women's soccer coach Magnus Nilerud at 203-576-4727 or nilerud@bridgeport.edu.

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