WILMINGTON, N.C. - In conjunction with Saturday's Fanfest celebration near Trask Coliseum, UNC Wilmington officials are offering a special discount for tickets to this weekend's men's basketball exhibition game with North Greenville.

      Tickets for the 7 p.m. contest between the Seahawks and Crusaders are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12-under. Fans can purchase tickets by logging onto www.UNCWsports.com, calling 910-962-3233, or by visiting the UNCW Athletic Ticket Office in Trask Coliseum from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

      Fanfest is a free event, scheduled from 4-6:30 p.m., that will feature inflatable games, appearances by Sammy C. Hawk, the UNCW Dance Team, and the UNCW Cheerleaders. Fans will also have an opportunity to meet UNCW's student-athletes and listen to music performed by "The Schoolboys."

      Following the event, the UNCW men's basketball team meets North Greenville in a 7 p.m. exhibition game at Trask Coliseum.

      In case of inclement weather, the event will be held in Hanover Hall.