Hempstead, NY - It will be special night on Thursday when the Hofstra men's basketball team hosts William & Mary in the CAA opener for both teams. The game, which is being sponsored by the Long Island Marriott, will occur on the 25th anniversary of the official opening of the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. 

To commemorate the anniversary there will be a special commemorative stadium cup giveaway for the first 500 fans in attendance. In the first game in the building's history (then Hofstra Arena) on January 2, 2000, the men's basketball program defeated Boston University, 74-46, as Speedy Claxton led Hofstra with 19 points, Norman Richardson added 17, and Danny Walker chipped in with 15. 

The game will also feature Uniondale Night, where we will welcome over 500 Uniondale students as part of our January game student swap. These students will have the opportunity to enjoy a special pregame experience in our basketball practice facility, getting an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at where our Hofstra teams prepare for their games.

For ticket information visit HofstraTickets.com, call (516) HOF-TIXX, or visit the Hofstra Athletics Ticket Office in the lobby of the Mack Sports Complex during normal business hours. 

The game will air on MSG2 and FloCollege, and WRHU will have an audio-only broadcast available on the HAWC. Links to all, as well as the live statistics, can be found on this page and on the men's basketball schedule page at GoHofstra.com. 

Hofstra is 8-5 following the conclusion of its non-conference slate. The Pride most recently dropped a narrow 75-69 overtime decision on the road to Quinnipiac on December 29. Jean Aranguren had 23 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and three steals in the game, while Michael Graham posted eight points and 13 rebounds for the Pride. 

William & Mary enters conference play with a 6-7 overall mark. The Tribe defeated Navy, 82-76, on December 29 in its last outing. Gabe Dorsey and Keller Boothby each had 16 points to lead William & Mary in the game.

Hofstra is 29-15 all-time against William & Mary. The Pride has won seven of the last eight meetings and 10 of the last 12 encounters dating back to the 2017-18 season. Every game of this series has taken place since the two teams became CAA rivals.