Edison, N.J. - MAAC schools will tip off their basketball seasons with various MAAC Madness events on campus. These events will give fans their first glimpse of the 2012-13 men's and women's basketball teams. These nights are sure to be fun filled and have their fans anticipating the start of the regular season. 

Fairfield University
October 12 at 9:00 p.m.

• Event called "Red Sea Madness" begins with the men's and women's teams being introduced
• Three-point contest and a dunk contest
• Performances by cheer and dance team
• Food, beverage, raffles, etc.
• Stags In the Stands

Manhattan College
October 12 at 9:30 p.m.

• Introduction of men's women's team
• Special guest the Brooklynettes Dancers perform
• Coaches will speak to fans. intro video will be played
• Dance Team performsalong with Cheerleaders
• Boing Vert Dunk Society Dunk Show

Rider University
October 12 at 8:00 p.m.

• Theme is Midnight MAACness "Bronc the Vote
• Pre-MAACness Festivities (inflatables, music, food, prizes, contests, etc.)
• Broncs Intro & Performance
• Rider Cheer Team Performance

Siena College
October 16 at 9:00 p.m.

• Introduction of men's and women's teams
• Student shooting contest with players
• Dance/Cheer/Pep Band perform
• Local Radio station providing street team for music/giveaways
• Dog pound (student group) ticket sign-up
• pizza for all attendees

Iona College
October 19 at 9:00 p.m.

• Theme is Maroon Madness
• Unveiling of men's basketball's regular season championship and NCAA banners
• Introduction of the Maroon and Gold's new fight song
• Classes (fr., soph, jr., sr.) will compete in several skills challenges followed by a banner competition.
• FREE t-shirts and give-a-ways for all fans
• Free food offered

Marist College
October 19 7:00 p.m.

• Red/White scrimmages men's and women's teams
• Men's and Women's Head Coaches will address the crowd and give some insight on their respective teams.
• Players will be accessible to fans at the event
• Complimentary foot will be served, and beverages will be available for purchase
• 2011-12 Highlight Video
• Introduction of Teams (DJ music in background)
• Slam Dunk Contest

Loyola University Maryland
October 25 at 9:00 p.m.

• Events and games with student-athlete
• Student body interaction
• Food and prizes for the student body
• Short scrimmages for men's and women's basketball
• Introductions of teams and players to the student body