Wheelchair basketball team educates students

Chelsea McGartland/Senior Staff Photographer

Sophomore Justin Siebert takes his shot during the eighth annual Wheelchair Relay on Saturday in the Student Recreation Complex. The relay raised disability awareness.

Chelsea McGartland/Senior Staff Photographer

Junior Jamie Schmittgens and senior Megan Schulze of the Student Occupational Therapy Association navigate the mine field event at the Wheelchair Relay on Saturday in the Student Recreation Complex.

Chelsea McGartland/Senior Staff Photographer

Tiger Wheelchair Basketball coach Steve Paxton speaks at the education station during the Wheelchair Relay on Saturday in the Student Recreation Complex. Paxton spoke about efforts underway to make wheelchair basketball a recognized NCAA sport.