DETROIT (10/18/2023) -- The University of Detroit Mercy Department of Athletics is proud to announce that the 5th Annual City College Series DPS Benefit Game is set for Nov. 2 as the men's basketball team host city-rival Wayne State in an exhibition contest. 
 
The game is scheduled to tip at 7:00 p.m., inside historic Calihan Hall. Tickets to the game will be just $2 (cash or credit card on game day), and all proceeds will go to Detroit Public Schools, K-5, with Michigan First Credit Union matching the proceeds.
 
This is the fifth time Detroit Mercy will play a game to give back to DPS. In 2022, Titan Athletics solicited donations online and in-person at all men's and women's home basketball games, which totaled $2,500, and the matching contribution gave the DPS Foundation $5,000.
 
In the history of the event, Titan Athletics and Michigan First have helped raise nearly $30,000 for DPS K-5 between ticket sales and matching contributions from the Credit Union. 
 
Detroit Public Schools Foundation
The Detroit Public Schools Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 organization that raises money to support Detroit Public Schools Community District students. To learn more about the foundation and the work they are doing, visit dpsfdn.org. 
 
Michigan First Credit Union 
Founded in 1926, Michigan First Credit Union delivers world-class service to more than 185,000 members at 29 branches throughout Michigan. The Credit Union offers expanded financial solutions for every life stage through its Michigan First Mortgage and Michigan First Insurance Agency divisions, and seeks to positively transform lives with the Michigan First Foundation. Currently, the Credit Union possesses more than $1.4 billion in assets. To learn more about Michigan First Credit Union and its award-winning team, visit MichiganFirst.com.
 
University of Detroit Mercy
Founded in 1877 by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), University of Detroit Mercy is Michigan's largest and most comprehensive Catholic university. In 1990, University of Detroit consolidated with Mercy College of Detroit, which was founded in 1941 by the Religious Sisters of Mercy, to form University of Detroit Mercy. Detroit Mercy exists to provide excellent student-centered undergraduate and graduate education in an urban context and integrates the intellectual, spiritual, ethical and social development of all students.