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Dakota Wesleyan University sets CorTrust Classic for October basketball season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:47 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

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Summary

Dakota Wesleyan University will host the CorTrust Classic at the Corn Palace on October 30 and 31, opening the 2026-27 basketball season for its men's and women's teams. The women's team faces William Penn on the 30th and Valley City State on the 31st, while the men will also meet Bethany and Valley City State on those dates. This marks the first home regular-season basketball classic for the Tigers since 2016. Prior to the classic, the women's team will host Northern State for an exhibition game on October 25. The schedules include multiple road games and a series of exhibition contests against South Dakota State.

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Key Details

•CorTrust Classic takes place on October 30 and 31 at Corn Palace.
•Women's team plays William Penn and Valley City State; men's team also faces Valley City State.
•The classic is the first for Dakota Wesleyan since 2016.
•Women's season opener against Northern State is on October 25.
•Teams scheduled for additional road and exhibition games.

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11:47 PMYahoo Sports — DWU basketball to host home classic to open 2026-27

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Aug. 21—MITCHELL — Dakota Wesleyan University will again host a regular-season basketball classic as part of the non-conference schedules for both the Tiger men's and women's basketball teams in 2026. The CorTrust Classic will be held at the Corn Palace on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31. The DWU women will host William Penn (Iowa) on Oct. 30 and Valley City State (N.D.) on Oct. 31, ...
— Yahoo Sports

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