Pace University displayed a show of pride while hosting its annual LGBTQ Pride Hoops Night.

It aims to encourage inclusion and awareness of LGBTQ participation in sports.

NHL teams have been criticized in the past for backing off their Pride Nights.

The event is a collaboration of Pace University's Office of Gender & Sexuality and Pace Athletics. It featured a double-header men's and women's basketball game versus Adelphi University.

Athletes hit the court in Goldstein Gym in Pleasantville.

The event featured a halftime drag performance by Miz Jade.

The Pace women won against Adelphi 75-51.

The Pace men beat Adelphi 77-72.