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Hofstra’s men’s basketball team on its way to the 'Big Dance'

This will be Hofstra’s first NCAA game in 25 years and fifth NCAA appearance.

News 12 Staff

Mar 18, 2026, 6:05 PM

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Hofstra’s men’s basketball team on its way to the "Big Dance."

The team boarded a bus to the airport on Wednesday, where they took off for the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.

This will be Hofstra’s first NCAA game in 25 years and fifth NCAA appearance.

They face off against the University of Alabama Crimson Tide in the first round on Friday.

There will be a March Madness first-round watch party at Hofstra University’s HofUSA.

Admission is free and those interested can RSVP here.

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