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UND men's basketball to compete in Cancun Challenge this November

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 12:31 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

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Summary

The UND men's basketball team will participate in the Cancun Challenge this November, marking their first international games since 2024. They will begin the tournament on November 24 against Detroit Mercy at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Cancun, Mexico. Following that matchup, UND will face either Northern Colorado or Southeastern Louisiana on November 25. The tournament will conclude with a game against UTEP on December 5 in El Paso, Texas. The Hawks are part of the Mayan Division alongside Detroit Mercy, Northern Colorado, and Southeastern Louisiana. The roster has undergone significant changes, with only three players returning from the previous season.

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By the Numbers

•UND opens the Cancun Challenge on November 24 against Detroit Mercy.
•The Hawks return to the Cancun Challenge for a second time.
•Team features an overhauled roster with limited returning players.
•All tournament games in Mexico will be streamed on FloHoops.
•UND's 2026-27 schedule is pending release.

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12:31 AMYahoo Sports — UND men's basketball returning to Mexico for Cancun Challenge

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Jul. 29—GRAND FORKS — The UND men's basketball team will play international games for the first time since 2024 this November. The Fighting Hawks are one of eight men's teams that will participate in this year's Cancun Challenge. The Hawks will open tournament play against Detroit Mercy on Nov. 24 at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Cancun, Mexico. UND will play either Northern Colorado or ...
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