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Field of 68 revives college basketball's 24-hour tip-off marathon on Nov. 2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Field of 68 revives college basketball's 24-hour tip-off marathon on Nov. 2

Summary

The Field of 68 is set to bring back college basketball’s 24-hour tip-off marathon on November 2, featuring eight matchups. Games will kick off with High Point facing Liberty at 12:01 a.m. ET and conclude with Furman vs. Bethune-Cookman at 8 p.m. The event will be streamed on the Field of 68’s YouTube channel and X. Originally launched by ESPN in 2008 and discontinued in 2017, this edition focuses solely on mid-major programs. Notable participating teams include High Point, who won 31 games and a tournament game last season, and Murray State, expected to perform well.

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•The marathon features eight games across two time zones.
•Sixteen teams, including notable mid-majors, will participate.
•High Point won a tournament game last season.
•Murray State is projected to be competitive this season.
•The event is streamed on YouTube and X.

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2:00 PMYahoo Sports — For Field of 68, bringing back college basketball’s 24-hour tip-off marathon is a labor of love

What they're saying

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There are far too many things in sports that, unfortunately, will never return. Times change. Thankfully, the Field of 68 is here to warm your nostalgic heart. College basketball fans rejoice. The Field of 68 is reviving college basketball’s 24-hour tip-off marathon. Remember watching games from morning to midnight? Experience that feeling again on Nov. 2,…
— Yahoo Sports

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