Hempstead, NY - The Hofstra Men's Basketball game on Saturday, February 4 will be part of Hofstra's Winter Blast weekend!

The Hofstra Men's Basketball game tips off at 4:00 p.m. in the Mack Sports Complex. The Pride will face CAA opponent Georgia State.  This day will be our Welcome Back Students game, as well as Staff Appreciation Day. 1,000 fans at the game will receive a basketball hoop and ball set courtesy of Vitamin Water!  The first 1,000 students at the game will receive a t-shirt courtesy of Rose Fence! In addition, brass band Sugar Tone will be putting on a special halftime performance!  Don't miss it!

Purchase your tickets to the game in advance!  Tickets can be purchased by calling the Hofstra Athletics Ticket Office at 516-HOF-TIXX (463-8499) or online by clicking here. Like last year, we expect a large crowd and encourage everyone to purchase tickets in advance!  Don't miss out!

Other Winter Blast events:

Alumni Hoops Fest

Saturday, February 4, 2012, 11:00 a.m.

David S. Mack Fitness Center

Alumni Hoops Fest is a 3-3 co-ed basketball tournament and scholarship fundraiser sponsored by the Hofstra University Alumni Organization.  It will start at 11:00 a.m. in the Fitness Center.  For additional information, contact the Office for Special Events at 516-463-6636.

Pre La Fete

Saturday, February 4, 2012, 1:30-3:30 p.m. 

David S. Mack Physical Education Center, North Campus

Start the party early with indoor attractions such as a mechanical bull, "Adrenaline Rush," laser tag, "Bouncy Boxing" and much more! Test your karaoke skills on our main stage, and win exciting prizes for your performance! Concessions will be open and available for purchase.

Mardival

Saturday, February 4, 2012, 6:30-9 p.m.

David S. Mack Physical Education Center, North Campus

Tourists travel to New Orleans for Mardi Gras and to the Caribbean and Rio de Janeiro for Carnival. Many people don't know that Mardi Gras and Carnival are the same event - just celebrated differently in different cultures. Join us as we bring a taste of both to Hofstra! Highlights of the evening include the mixing skills of Power 105.1's DJ Norie, hosted by Olivia with performances by Hofstra's Imani Dance Ensemble, The Sugar Tone Brass Band, and Fat Joe, as well as tarot card and palm readers, authentic Mardi Gras and Carnival foods, and specialty beer and wine.  Don't forget to dress in traditional Mardi Gras and Carnival costumes, and bring your country flags!  (Parental Advisory)