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The Gophers announce a 13‑game non‑conference schedule that includes nine home games at the Barn, a road trip to Milwaukee, and a Cancun Challenge against Missouri State and Cincinnati.
The Bearcats announce a 13‑game non‑conference schedule that features seven home games at Fifth Third Arena, a season‑opening exhibition against East Texas A&M, and participation in the Cancun Challenge.
The Lady Bulldogs announce a 15‑game home slate at Stegeman Coliseum, a Cancun Challenge trip, and a full SEC schedule under first‑year head coach Ayla Guzzardo.
UTEP's men's basketball team swept its two-game exhibition tour in Juárez, Mexico, with standout performances from Jace Whiting, Leif Moeller and Isaiah Ward, and will next compete in the Cancun Challenge over Thanksgiving.
The University of Texas at El Paso will test its roster against College of Charleston, North Dakota and Mexican opponents in a busy early‑season slate.
The University of Georgia announced its matchups for the 2026 Cancun Challenge, a holiday basketball event in Cancun, Mexico, featuring a schedule of games from Nov. 26‑28 and fan packages that include hotel stays and tickets.
The University of North Dakota’s men’s basketball team is slated to compete in the 2026 Cancun Challenge, marking its first overseas games since 2024. With a largely new lineup and several key departures, the Hawks will open against Detroit Mercy before facing either Northern Colorado or Southeastern Louisiana, and later UTEP, in matches that will be streamed live on FloHoops.
The University of North Dakota’s men’s basketball team is set to compete in the Cancun Challenge, facing Detroit Mercy, a yet‑to‑be‑determined opponent from the Northern Colorado/Southeastern Louisiana bracket, and then traveling to El Paso to meet UTEP in a first‑ever matchup.
Florida State’s football team is projected 11th in the ACC, while a record fundraising year fuels travel for the Marching Chiefs, a new golf coach arrives, and basketball showcases loom on the horizon.
The University of Kansas women's basketball program has released its non‑conference schedule, featuring 13 matchups that include two exhibitions, eight home games at Allen Fieldhouse, four neutral‑site battles and one true road game. Coach Brandon Schneider says the slate is designed to sharpen the team for Big 12 play and build a strong résumé for the NCAA Tournament.
The University of Kansas has unveiled its 2026‑27 non‑conference women's basketball schedule, featuring 13 games that begin with exhibitions, home matchups and notable away contests in Sioux Falls, Minneapolis and Cancún.
Valparaiso University’s men’s basketball team will play two exhibition games in Nassau, The Bahamas, as part of the Baha Mar Hoops Summer League, marking the first overseas tour under head coach Roger Powell Jr.
Missouri State announces a 14‑game non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, featuring six home games and matchups against elite opponents including Minnesota, Kansas and Marquette.
The University of Minnesota’s women’s basketball team is set to join Kansas, Miami (OH) and Washington State in the 2026 Cancun Challenge, a November event at the Hard Rock Riviera Maya that will feature a total of six teams, with two additional participants to be announced.
The University of North Dakota men's basketball team will compete in the 2026 Cancun Challenge in Cancun, Mexico, joining a slate of programs across two divisions during the Thanksgiving holiday.
The University of Kansas will make its debut at the 2026 Cancun Challenge, joining a field that includes Miami (OH), Minnesota and Washington State, with two additional teams to be announced.
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