Garden City, N.Y. - Over 800 students, alumni and administrators packed Woodruff Hall for the annual Adelphi University Midnight Madness Celebration. The October 14 pep rally marked the start of the Panther basketball season. In addition to meeting the teams, the crowds were entertained by the Adelphi Cheer and Dance teams as well as the Step and Hip-Hop teams. There were numerous games, prizes and give-aways througout the evening and a great time was had by all.

Men's Basketball Coach James Cosgrove and Men's Lacrosse Coach Sandy Kapatos. MC Christina gets her grove on with the Adelphi Panther and a dancer. Women's Coach Kelley Watts in the free-throw contest.

Freshman Jordan Gambino MC Russ promotes the free car shoot out. The AU event staff put on a great event.

The National Anthem was sung. Junior Eric Martin shows gives the crowd a dunk. Freshman Ian Natoli breaks through the Midnight Madness banner.

The Adelphi Cheer Team NCAA mascot J.J. Jumper with the step team. Hip hop dancers also showed their moves.

The Adelphi Dance Team The teams gear up for a fantastic night.