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Northern Illinois to start basketball season at 2 a.m. against Grambling

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:08 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Northern Illinois to start basketball season at 2 a.m. against Grambling

Summary

Northern Illinois will begin its men's basketball season against Grambling at 2 a.m. Central time on November 2, as part of a 24-hour marathon event. This matchup will occur in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and marks the debut of new head coach Matt Majkrzak. Majkrzak expressed enthusiasm over the unusual start time, anticipating it to be a memorable experience for his players. The marathon, announced by the Field of 68 media network, starts at 11 p.m. CT on November 1 and features eight games across two locations.

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By the Numbers

•Huskies' game scheduled for November 2 at 2 a.m. CT
•Part of a 24-hour college basketball marathon
•Event begins at 11 p.m. CT on November 1
•Coached by new head coach Matt Majkrzak
•Game to be played in Rock Hill, SC

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5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Northern Illinois will open the season with a 2 a.m. game as part of a men’s basketball marathon event

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New men’s basketball coach Matt Majkrzak will make a unique debut for Northern Illinois. The Huskies will open the season against Grambling at 2 a.m. Central time on Nov. 2 as part of a 24-hour opening-day marathon. The Field of 68 media network announced the schedule Tuesday for the event, which features eight games played in Rock Hill, S.C., and Sioux Falls, S.D., and streamed on the ...
— Yahoo Sports

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