ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – St. Bonaventure University Athletics will celebrate Native American heritage and honor the rich culture, history and traditions of the Seneca Nation when the Bonnies men's basketball team hosts the University at Buffalo on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. inside the Reilly Center.

The special Native American Heritage Game will feature a variety of activities and recognitions throughout the evening, celebrating the university's connection to the Seneca Nation. The Nov. 19 game will highlight November's Native American Heritage Month.

As part of the celebration, St. Bonaventure men's basketball players and coaches will wear a specially designed co-branded patch featuring a Wampum Belt honoring the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.

Fans can commemorate the event by purchasing exclusive co-branded merchandise, available now through The Sports Locker. CLICK HERE to view the exclusive co-branded store which will remain open throughout the month of November. Five dollars from every purchase will benefit the Faithkeepers School, honoring the legacy of the Dowdy family who founded the school and their commitment to preserving Seneca language, culture and traditions for future generations.

The evening's pregame ceremonies will include a reading of the Land Acknowledgement, recognizing the Indigenous peoples and their enduring connection to the land. The American Legion Iroquois Post 1587 Color Guard will also participate in the pregame ceremonies.

The celebration will continue at halftime, when two youth basketball teams will take the court for a special exhibition, providing young athletes an opportunity to showcase their talents in front of the Reilly Center crowd.

The Native American Heritage Game reflects St. Bonaventure's commitment to honoring Indigenous heritage, strengthening community relationships and celebrating the traditions that are an important part of the region's identity.