HAMPTON, Va. – The Hampton University men's and women's basketball teams will kick things off for the 2010-11 season Friday night with Midnight Madness, starting at 9 p.m. in Holland Hall.

This will be a chance for fans to meet the 2010-11 Pirates and Lady Pirates, including all the coaches and players. There will be a Faculty vs. Students exhibition game, along with other activities.

Come out to see head coach Edward Joyner Jr. and his Pirates, as well as Lady Pirates head coach David Six and his defending MEAC champion Lady Pirates.

For more information on Hampton University basketball, please call the office of Sports Information at (757) 727-5811, or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.