Ohio teams meet in October at the newly renovated Lindner Family Tennis Center to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention among young people
DAYTON, Ohio, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The CareSource Invitationals will debut a first-of-its-kind outdoor college basketball experience, featuring a marquee of legendary Ohio rivals at the newly renovated Lindner Family Tennis Center. Taking place on Wednesday, October 7, the event will transform the iconic facility into a stadium-style basketball arena—bringing fans closer to the action while raising awareness and funds for adolescent and young adult mental health and suicide prevention.
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