Lucas Elementary Day at Iowa Women's Basketball is Jan. 28

The Mighty Hawks will be cheering on the Hawks on Saturday, Jan. 28, when the Iowa Women's Basketball team takes on Purdue at 2 p.m. at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Lucas families are also invited to a special buffet lunch before the game at Delago Mexican Cafe, 708 1st Ave. in Coralville.

In honor of this Lucas Elementary Day, Lucas will be recognized at the game and all Lucas students receive $2 admission. Parents, teachers, and other adult guests may purchase tickets at the discounted rate of $5 (normally $9). Additional youth tickets (18 and under) are $2 (normally $5).

Please place your ticket orders ahead of time by calling the UI Athletic Ticket Office at 1-800-IA-HAWKS (be sure to mention Lucas Elementary Day to receive the discount) or by completing and mailing a ticket order form. Order by Jan. 20 to receive tickets by mail; order by Jan. 27 to print tickets at home.

If you plan to join the lunch at Delago, please email Joe Bell, jk.bell@mshsi.com, so he can provide a rough estimate to the restaurant. Lunch will include beef, shredded chicken, vegetarian options, beans, rice, chips and salsa, and a drink. The cost is $7.99 for adults and $4.99 for kids.