Xfinity Center opened for Midnight Madness on October 11, 2002, and the first official men's game was a 64–49 victory over Miami University (Ohio) on November 24, 2002.
The Xfinity Center commenced its Midnight Madness event on October 11, 2002, and the inaugural men's game against Miami University (Ohio) resulted in a score of 64–49 victory on November 24, 2002.