WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- Central Missouri Athletics and Rib Crib of Warrensburg are partnering up to help United Way's Project Warmth at this Saturday's MIAA basketball doubleheader against Emporia State.

Fans are encouraged to bring new or gently used coats of all sizes, gloves, winter hats, scarfs or blankets to this Saturday's games. All donations will go to the United Way's Project Warmth. In addition, all donations will qualify for a drawing to win a $25 gift card from Rib Crib of Warrensburg. The drawing will take place during Saturday's games.

The Mules and Jennies will host MIAA foe Emporia State on Saturday in the conference home opener. The Jennies game will tip-off at 1:30 p.m. with the Mules game following approximately 25 minutes after completion of the women's game.