High Point vs. Central Michigan. The Rebels finished strong last year by knocking off two NCAA Tournament teams late in the year (Colorado State and Wyoming). If the Gophers advance in the SoCal Challenge, they play Wednesday vs. the winner of Southern Illinois-UNLV. Cal Baptist update: The Lancers (3-1) had never beaten a Pac-12 opponent until a 73-64 victory against Washington in Seattle on Thursday.
Minnesota Head Coach Ben Johnson said. Once again, the SoCal Challenge has a Power school in the event in Minnesota. "We know our student-athletes will have a first-class experience at such a well-run national tournament. Cal Poly was in the event last season. The Surf Division will include Minnesota, UNLV, Cal Baptist, and Southern Illinois. Monday, 9:30 p. m. vs. Cal Baptist • CBS Sports Network, KTLX 1130-AM.
At UIC, Griffin had multiple 20+ point performances and is an inside-outside weapon. Cal Baptist becomes eligible for the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 2022-23 after finishing out its four-year probationary period as a new D1 member. Central Michigan is coached by long-time coach and player legend, Tony Barbee. We are pleased to announce the field for the Second Annual SoCal Challenge. Clay has had several OVC accolades over the course of his career and will provide a boost to the Tigers' offense. 7) and rebounding (7. After a home loss vs. DePaul, the Gophers defeated Central Michigan 68-60 on Thursday to end a four-game homestand. Lancers will be a tough out in this event. All-Big Ten preseason forward Jamison Battle is a game-time decision Monday after missing the first four games with a foot injury. CSUN's entry provides another local team from SoCal and the Big West the opportunity to experience the SoCal Challenge firsthand. 1) to start the season. "We had a packed venue for both nights and are grateful that we were accepted by the college basketball media as if we'd been around forever, making sure we reached millions of people.
Head Coach Bryan Mullins enters his fourth year in Carbondale and a good showing at the SoCal Challenge will be a key goal for the Saluki's non-conference plans. The Lancers' only loss this season was to Long Beach State 79-64 in the opener. To learn more about the SoCal Challenge go to. "Teams and fans alike loved the first SoCal Challenge, " said Steve Barnes, Founder and Co-Executive Director of the SoCal Challenge. Tennessee State at Southern Illinois.
High Point is now coached by GG Smith, the son of Tubby and the former popular Kentucky player who has nothing but basketball pedigree in his blood. Winners and Losers meet on November 23rd. UNLV vs. Southern Illinois Sand Bracket. High Point is a potential sleeping giant in the Big South with great access to resources and facilities. GOPHERS MEN'S BASKETBALL GAMEDAY. Australian native Taran Armstrong led them with 18 points, six assists, five rebounds and two blocks. They finished 18-16 overall and 7-10 in the Western Athletic Conference last season. TSU also brings back experienced leaders in Marcus Fitzgerald and Christian Brown.
CSUN at Cal Baptist. CSUN vs. Tennessee State. Central Michigan at Minnesota. "We're looking forward to playing in the SoCal Challenge and facing some great competition Thanksgiving week, ". Tennessee State will feature Jr. Clay as an intra-conference transfer from Tennessee Tech. I'm excited for our Gophers fans to experience a fun, warm destination that they can travel to and enjoy. Ultra-productive Zion Griffin is also in the fold for TSU via Illinois-Chicago. Minnesota vs. Cal Baptist. The hype will be strong with the additions of Elijah Harkless (via Oklahoma), Luis Rodriguez (via Ole Miss), Eli Parquet (via Colorado), and several more talented players under second-year head coach Kevin Kruger. Barbee enters his second season and his staff has worked hard to re-tool the roster to compete in the upper half of the MAC. Gophers update: The Gophers (3-1) are looking to repeat last year's performance away from home in nonconference play when they went 4-0, which included winning the Asheville Championship in North Carolina. Last year it had TCU.
This year's lineup of teams will be just as competitive and exciting. The Sand Division Features Cal State University Northridge, Central Michigan University, High Point University, and Tennessee State University. A core of veterans is back behind the established leadership of Marcus Domask and Lance Jones.
The SoCal Challenge will be a great opportunity to see GG and the Panthers early on in the 22-23 season. LMU transfer Joe Quintana had 17 points in the upset. San Juan Capistrano, CA: The SoCal Challenge announced the teams for the second edition of its 8-team Multi Team Event, taking place on November 21st and 23rd at the Pavilion at JSerra in San Juan Capistrano.