CINCINNATI, Ohio – The University of Dayton and Xavier University, along with CareSource, Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati, have announced the inaugural CareSource Invitational Ohio to be played outdoors at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
The game between the UD and Xavier will be the second of the day playing on P&G Center Court at the Lindner Family Tennis Complex, as Cincinnati and Ohio State will start the event.
Now in its fourth year, the CareSource Invitationals support mental health awareness with a focus on the foundational message "It's OK to not be OK." In addition to normalizing mental health conversations, the collegiate games raise funds for nonprofit mental health and suicide prevention organizations. To date, CareSource has raised more than $500,000 to support Jay's Light and other organizations nationwide.
The Flyers and Musketeers are one of three exhibition games for UD this season, with the other announced preseason showdown coming in the 2026 CareSource Spotlight on Mental Health Game against Notre Dame on Oct. 17 at the Epicenter of College Basketball, UD Arena.
Dayton Athletics will reach out to season ticket holders on Monday, July 13 with information in regards to ticket requests for the event.
Additional details about the CareSource Invitational and ticket information for the general public are forthcoming. Should weather play a factor on the day of the event, both games will be moved to the Epicenter of College Basketball, UD Arena.
About the CareSource Invitationals
The CareSource Invitationals are a series of college basketball games focused on raising awareness and funds for adolescent and young adult mental health, with an emphasis on suicide prevention. Launched in 2023, these events are part of CareSource's commitment to addressing whole-person health in communities through physical engagement and mental health support. Invitationals have engaged more than 10,000 high school students and reached over 100,000 college basketball fans nationwide.
About the Lindner Family Tennis Center
The four Ohio Division I teams will be the first to play at the Lindner Family Tennis Center following the $260 million campus transformation completed in August 2025. Done in partnership with the City of Mason, Warren County and the State of Ohio, the 40-acre site was expanded and enhanced to operate as a year-round sports and entertainment destination. The site is the host of the Cincinnati Open, while P&G Center Court seats 11,600 fans.
About the Cincinnati Open
Founded in 1899, the Cincinnati Open is an ATP Masters 1000 and a WTA 1000 tournament that is proudly supported by cornerstone partners Western & Southern Financial Group, Credit One Bank, Procter & Gamble, Great American Insurance Company, Fifth Third and Kroger. The Cincinnati Open most recently welcomed more than 285,000 fans from all 50 states and 65 countries and has been viewed in 187 global markets. With a focus on community, the tournament annually contributes to local charities supporting youth, families, education, health and wellness initiatives. For more information, visit cincinnatiopen.com.
