SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Murray State University and Tennessee State University will tip off the men’s college basketball season at the Sanford Pentagon on Monday, Nov. 2. The game will be one of two mid-major matchups at Heritage Court as part of the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon, which returns to Sioux Falls for the third straight season. The second game will be announced at a later date.
Murray State enters its 2nd season under head coach and Mitchell, SD native Ryan Miller. During his inaugural campaign, Miller led the Racers to their first 20-win season in four years, a top four finish in the Missouri Valley Conference standings, and an appearance in the NIT. Miller’s first career victory came during the 2025 Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon, an 85-77 victory over Omaha on Heritage Court.
Tennessee State is coming off one of its most successful seasons in school history, making the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1995. The Tigers went 23-10 during the 2025-26 campaign, winning both the Ohio Valley Conference regular season and tournament championship under head coach Nolan Smith.
The Racers and Tigers have a long history dating back to when both schools were members of the Ohio Valley Conference. Murray State holds a 58-17 all-time series lead vs. Tennessee State, which includes victories in their last eight matchups from 2017-2022.
Game time and ticket information will be announced later.
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