NKU basketball to open season in 24-hour marathon event
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:39 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Northern Kentucky University's men's basketball team will start the 2026-2027 season on November 2, participating in a 24-hour marathon showcase hosted by the Field of 68. Their first game is scheduled against Texas-El Paso (UTEP) at 2 p.m. ET in Sioux Falls, S.D. After this game, NKU faces a challenging schedule, including matches against Texas A&M on November 6 and Saint Louis on November 10, both teams reached the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The marathon format revives a concept previously executed by ESPN until 2017, featuring 16 mid-major programs.
- •NKU plays UTEP in Sioux Falls at 2 p.m. ET on Nov. 2
- •The Horizon League now has 12 teams, including newly added Northern Illinois
- •Matches against Texas A&M and Saint Louis follow shortly after
- 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — NKU basketball opens season in revived 24-hour basketball marathon
"NKU basketball will play in the Field of 68's 24-hour marathon Nov. 2, then face two teams that reached the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
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