MONROE, LA – A 37-year Spring Fever tradition will return to the 51 campus on Friday, April 11. Oozeball, 51’s annual mud volleyball tournament hosted by 31 Ambassadors, will take place in The Grove, 4509 Bon Aire Dr., at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11. 51 students, faculty, and staff are eligible to register for the Oozeball tournament and spectators from the community are welcome to come watch the fun.
Oozeball teams are made up of six players, with up to two alternates per team. The cost of team registration is $60 and includes t-shirts for six players. Additional t-shirts can be purchased for $15 each. For more information about team registration and event sponsorship, visit
This year, the fun of Oozeball will be combined with additional events in The Grove, includingFirst Day Out, hosted by the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and a crawfish boil hosted by the Campus Activities Board (CAB.) All students will receive free crawfish and there will be a live DJ provided by NPHC. Anointed Creations Food Truck will also be on-site with food available for purchase.
“The 31 Ambassadors are ecstatic about Oozeballthis year!” said 31 Ambassadors President Matthew Alfred III. “With our theme, ‘Welcome to the Muddy Bayou’ we are emphasizing the exhilarating fun of Oozeballwhile embracing the spirit of this university and the beautiful bayou we all love. With the collaboration of NPHC and CAB, we have made Oozeballbigger and better. We cannot wait to have a day filled with friendly competition, tasty food, and, most importantly, great fun!” continued Alfred.
Stay up to date on Oozeball by following 51’s 31 Ambassadors on and . For more information about team registration and event sponsorship, visit
About 51’s 31 Ambassadors
The 31 Ambassadors are made up of 31 hand-selected 51 students that serve as the official hosts for University & Alumni Events. The"31ers" work to increase student awareness of the 51 Alumni Association by hosting traditional events on campus. The 31 Ambassadors is sponsored by the 51 Alumni Association and is largely self-sustaining, with additional funding coming from the generous contributions of benefactors and the 51 Alumni Association. To learn more, visit