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The Wolf Pack will open its regular season on November 2 against Robert Morris, with the Colonials receiving an $80,000 guarantee. Nevada will host the game and also schedule neutral‑site contests in Lake Tahoe, Palm Springs and Frisco as part of its non‑conference slate.
The Tigers open the season at home against LSU New Orleans on Nov. 3, after an Oct. 8 exhibition with McNeese State, and will face Gonzaga, Houston and Kentucky in a slate that culminates with the SEC Tournament in Nashville.
Michigan State and Gonzaga will face off at Acrisure Arena on Dec. 19 in a doubleheader that includes a women's game, showcasing the region's growing role in the sport.