CSULB goes to Hawaii

           The Alumni Association will head to Honolulu, Hawaii for a pre-game reception dinner before the California State University, Long Beach men’s basketball team takes on the University of Hawaii on Feb. 7, 2013.

CSULB fans cheer on the men's basketball team.

            The pre-game buffet dinner will begin at 5 p.m. at the Willows in Honolulu, Hawaii followed by the basketball game in the Stan Sherriff Center at the University of Hawaii where tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.

            For all members of the Alumni Association the price is $45 and $50 for all non-members.  The price includes dinner, valet parking at the Willows and a game ticket.

            The CSULB men’s basketball team had a successful 2012 season and has continued to do well in 2013.  The 49ers defeated the University of Hawaii, 76-72, at home on Jan. 12. CSULB then went on to defeat the Highlanders from University of California, Riverside in overtime, 91-82, to continue their four-game win streak and maintain their 1st place standing.

Mike Caffey scores a game-high 18 points in the game on Feb. 7 against the University of Hawaii.

            All alumni, parents and friends are welcome to join the Alumni Association to cheer on Cal State Long Beach as the 49ers battle the warriors.  The alumni coordinator Leticia Lozoya said that this event is a great way for alumni of Cal State Long Beach to connect and network with other alumni while supporting the basketball team.   

To make a reservation for the event or for help with hotel accommodations contact Leticia Lozoya in the Alumni Association Office at 562-985-2539 or leticia.lozoya@csulb.edu.