Athletics | Community | Events | FeaturedNovember 04, 2025

UAFS Toy Toss to Return Nov. 18

Written By: Ian Silvester

The return of the highly anticipated UAFS Toy Toss will be 6 p.m. Nov. 18 at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Stubblefield Center. Fans are encouraged to bring new, soft toys to donate in exchange for free admission to the UAFS men’s basketball home opener against the University of the Ozarks. 

Following the Lions’ first point, fans will toss their toys onto the court to kick off the holiday season in support of local organizations. 

This year’s Toy Toss will benefit the Salvation Army of Fort Smith and Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs. After all toys make it to the court, kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs will help pick them up. 

“This is a fun way to give back to the community as we approach the holidays, and an even better way to start the basketball season here in Fort Smith,” said Dyllan Newell, coordinator of student activities and civic engagement. 

Unable to make it to the game? Donations will be collected on campus Nov. 1-14 in the Campus and Community Engagement Office, located in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. Registered Student Organizations will also hold a toy drive. 

In addition to the on-campus collection site, the United Way of Fort Smith Area will be conducting a citywide toy drive with companies like ArcBest, ABB, and BHC Insurance hosting collection boxes. 

The UAFS Toy Toss was established in 2010 and has become a signature event for the university, attracting fans across the state. The event has even landed the Lions on ESPN. 

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