The Murray State Racers have been paired with the Omaha Mavericks Nov. 3 as part of a big day of games in The Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Tip time at the Sanford Pentagon is 12:30 p.m.
Omaha is coached by former Hopkinsville High School star Chris Crutchfield. The 1988 Hopkinsville High School graduate is beginning his fourth season as head coach of the Mavericks. They will return nine members of last season’s NCAA Tournament team.
The Racers vs Mavericks is the third of three games to be played in Sioux Falls. The other two games feature Drake vs. Northern Arizona and South Dakota State vs. Merrimack.
Meanwhile, Murray State’s 2025 pre-conference basketball schedule is coming together as several games have been announced including an exhibition contest (Oct. 18) at Xavier.
Announced regular season games include home games against Mississippi Valley (Nov. 7), Nicholls (Nov. 15), Little Rock (Nov. 18), Morehead State (Dec. 2) and Bellarmine (Dec. 6).
The Racers travel to SMU (Nov. 11) and compete at the Cayman Island Classic (Nov. 23-25) against Middle Tennessee, McNeese State and George Washington.
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