9:12 a.m., Oct. 29, 2009----The University of Delaware volleyball team will hold a pair of special promotions this weekend at Barb Viera Court in the Carpenter Sports Building - also known as the Little Bob -- as the squad enters the stretch run in its battle for a spot in the Colonial Athletic Association playoffs.

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On Friday, Oct. 30, when the team takes on Virginia Commonwealth University at 7 p.m., the Blue Hens will hold their first-ever “Black Out” night. All fans are encouraged to wear black to the match, and the first 200 spectators in attendance will also receive special black shirts sponsored by the National 5&10.

The following night, Saturday, Oct. 31, also at 7 p.m., the Hens will team-up with the Side-Out Foundation and hold their annual "Dig Pink" match in support of breast cancer awareness. Through raising funds and awareness for breast cancer research, the team and organization hope to support health care professionals in their pursuit of eradicating the deadly disease.

To support the team's efforts, fans are encouraged to wear pink to the match.

For more information or to donate to the cause, fans can visit Delaware's official team page on the Side-Out Foundation's Web site.

Along with the special promotions, the team will also hold a post-game autograph session following both matches. Giveaways, T-shirt tosses, and other promotions will highlight the festivities as well.

Delaware enters the weekend at the top of the CAA standings with an 8-1 record. Virginia Commonwealth and William and Mary share second place, both with records of 6-2.

Tickets for both matches can be purchased at the door. The cost is $4 for adults and $2 for youth 17 and younger.

For all the latest on University of Delaware athletics, see the BlueHens.com Web site.