Northern Illinois will open the season with a 2 a.m. game as part of a men’s basketball marathon event
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 ...
Northern Illinois University's men's basketball team, under the leadership of newly hired coach Matt Majkrzak, will commence their season with an unconventional 2 a.m. kickoff game against Grambling on November 2. This opening-day marathon, organized by the Field of 68 media network, spans 24 hours and includes eight games spread across Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
The kickoff event begins at 11 p.m. Central Time on November 1, with the Huskies set to play their second game of the marathon in Rock Hill. Majkrzak, who joined NIU in March from Northern Michigan, expressed excitement about the unique start, stating that it will be an unforgettable experience for his team. The full marathon schedule is available, detailing the times for each matchup across both locations.
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