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VCU men’s basketball has added another date to its preseason schedule. The Rams will host Liberty on Thursday at 7 p.m. in an exhibition to raise money for hurricane relief. Net proceeds from the game will go toward Hurricane Maria relief efforts in Puerto Rico.

VCU chose to donate to the charity One America Appeal. The game utilizes an NCAA waiver granting teams the ability to participate in an additional exhibition if the proceeds go toward disaster relief.

According to a report by The Associated Press, NCAA spokeswoman Stacey Osburn said they were aware of 24 teams who had decided to play in such games so far, with more expected. The games are approved on a case-by-case basis, according to the report.

An NCAA release in September encouraged schools and conferences to aid in relief efforts in the aftermath of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Among the other exhibitions scheduled are a matchup between Houston and Baylor on Saturday and a game pitting old rivals Kansas and Missouri on Sunday.

Tickets for the VCU vs. Liberty game go on sale Friday for $15. Doors will open at 6 p.m. on the day of the game.