
Ignite the Flame: Flames Athletics Fundraising Luncheon
11 a.m. - 1p.m.
Doors open at 11 a.m.
Program Begins at 11:30 a.m.
Lied Fitness Center Fieldhouse
Gather to support and celebrate the importance of Flames Athletics.
“Ignite the Flame Community Impact” Award – Maurtice Ivy
The inaugural “Ignite the Flame Community Impact” award will be given to Maurtice Ivy for her work with the Ivy League Youth Sports Academy (ILYSA). Ivy is Founder and CEO of this organization which is devoted to helping area middle school girls achieve success in sports while building character and life skills. “Ignite the Flame Community Impact” award will be given annually to an individual or organization who is dedicated to supporting underserved girls and young women in their participation in athletics and health and wellness activities.
One of the most athletic players in Nebraska history, Maurtice Ivy was the first player in Husker history to surpass the 2,000-point barrier. Ivy, who became the second Husker to have her jersey retired (Jan. 16, 2011), joins fellow 2,000-point scorers Karen Jennings (No. 51, 1994) and Kelsey Griffin (No. 23, 2014) in being honored with giant banners featuring their names and numbers on display at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Ivy also became the second women's basketball player inducted into the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame in 2020.Ivy was one of five players chosen to Nebraska's All-Century Team in February of 2000, and one of the "25 Women of Distinction" selected in 1999-2000 as part of the school's silver anniversary of women's athletics.
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$125 a ticket for individuals.
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