Lyon College is inviting the Batesville community to help make Christmas brighter for local children during its 2026 Furry Frenzy Toy Toss on Tuesday, November 17.
The Lyon College Furry Frenzy Toy Toss will take place during the Lyon College women’s basketball game against Hendrix College at Becknell Gymnasium on the Lyon College campus. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
Fans who bring a new stuffed animal to donate will receive free admission to the basketball game.
The highlight of the evening comes when the Lyon College Scots score their first point and fans toss their stuffed animals onto the basketball court.
All donated toys will benefit the Angel Tree program sponsored by the Rotary Club of Batesville, helping provide Christmas gifts for children in the local community.
Free Admission With a New Stuffed Animal
The Lyon College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, known as SAAC, is organizing the annual event.
Spectators are encouraged to bring a new stuffed animal and be ready to take part in the toy toss after the Scots score their first point.
The event combines college basketball, community involvement and holiday giving in a tradition that has become a favorite at Lyon College.
Lyon College Teams and Greek Organizations Compete
This year’s event also includes a campus-wide competition among Lyon College athletic teams and Greek Life organizations to see which group can collect the most stuffed animals for the holiday donation drive.
Adviser Highlights the Spirit of Giving
Paeton Tucker, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee adviser and Senior Woman Administrator, says the event is a meaningful tradition for the college.
“This is one of our favorite service traditions at Lyon because it brings so much joy to the campus and to the children who receive the toys,” Tucker said. “The moment when the court is filled with stuffed animals is always meaningful. It’s a celebration of generosity, teamwork and the true spirit of the season.”
Tucker encourages students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members to attend and take part.
Event Information
- Event: Lyon College Furry Frenzy Toy Toss
- Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
- Time: 5:30 p.m. tipoff
- Location: Becknell Gymnasium, James C. Becknell Sr. Physical Education Building, Lyon College, 2300 Highland Road, Batesville, Arkansas 72501
- Game: Lyon College Scots women vs. Hendrix College
- Admission: Free with the donation of a new stuffed animal
- How it works: Bring a new stuffed animal to the game. When Lyon scores its first point, toss your stuffed animal onto the court.
- Benefiting: Rotary Club of Batesville Angel Tree program
- More information: Coach Paeton Tucker, paeton.tucker@lyon.edu
- Website: lyonscots.com
Help Make Christmas Brighter for Local Children
Lyon College is encouraging everyone throughout Batesville, Independence County and surrounding communities to take part. Bring a new stuffed animal, cheer on the Scots and help spread some Christmas joy!
SOURCE: Lyon College
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