A Milestone Matchup
The Ole Miss Rebels are set to open the Southwest Maui Invitational on November 23, meeting the Clemson Tigers in a clash that marks their sixth all‑time encounter. The two programs last faced each other on a neutral court in December 2007, when Ole Miss edged a 85‑82 victory in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The tournament’s opening slate will also feature Washington taking on BYU, while later sessions will showcase matchups such as VCU versus Providence and Colorado State against Arizona, rounding out a schedule that promises competitive basketball across the board.
All twelve games of the Maui Invitational will be carried live on ESPN’s family of networks — ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU — and will also be streamed via the ESPN app, giving fans multiple ways to follow the action.
Beyond the games, the event is bolstered by a fan sweepstakes that runs from July 17 through August 13, 2026. Participants can win travel packages, hotel stays and branded merchandise by entering at mauiinvitational.com/sweepstakes, a promotion supported by a host of partners including Southwest Airlines, The Westin Maui Resort and Spa, and Maui Brewing Company.
For those who want to stay updated on the Rebels’ preparations, the team’s official channels on X, Facebook and Instagram will provide behind‑the‑scenes content, player interviews and real‑time announcements throughout the lead‑up to the tournament.