Hempstead, NY (February 1, 2019) – The Hofstra University Department of Athletics and MSG Networks are excited to announce that Saturday’s men’s basketball game at Northeastern will be televised live in the New York metro area on MSG Networks. The game will tip at 4:30 p.m.
“We are thrilled to work with our partners at MSG Networks and NESN to bring Hofstra Men’s Basketball to our incredible fan base in the New York metro area,” commented Hofstra Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. “We also can’t thank our colleagues at Northeastern enough for their assistance as without their initial work none of this would be possible.”
“MSG Networks is always looking for opportunities to showcase live, exciting local basketball,” said Kevin Marotta, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Content Strategy, MSG Networks. “And with the longest current winning streak in men’s college basketball, we are proud to present Hofstra against Northeastern tomorrow afternoon.”
The game will be produced by Howlin’ Huskies Productions.
Hofstra is 19-3 overall and 9-0 in Colonial Athletic Association play. The Pride currently resides in first place in the CAA and is in the midst of a 16-game win streak, which ranks as the longest active streak in the nation.
Northeastern, the preseason CAA favorite, is 12-9 overall and 6-3 in CAA play. The Huskies are currently in second place in the conference standings.