TOLEDO, Ohio - The Toledo women's basketball squad will wear "Embrace Diversity" shooting shirts during the course of the 2017-18 season.
UT's five team captains, Jay-Ann Bravo-Harriott, Michaela Rasmussen, Jada Woody, Mikaela Boyd and Nancy Kessler, released the following statement expressing their support for diversity:
"In light of all the protests around the nation surrounding the national anthem, our team has chosen to wear a shooting shirt with the words "Embrace Diversity" across the chest and remain standing as the national anthem is played. We do value our military and police departments and the sacrifices they have made.