2021-22 Dunkin' Dawgs Basketball Schedule

Date	Opponent	Location	Time (Central)	Media
11/4	Mississippi College (Exh.)	Ruston, LA
11/9	#14 Alabama-Tuscaloosa	Tuscaloosa, AL	8:00 PM	SECN
11/12	Jackson State	Ruston, LA	6:30 PM	ESPN+
11/15	Jarvis Christian College	Ruston, LA		CUSA.tv
11/19	Northwestern State	Natchitoches, LA	7:30 PM
11/24	Louisiana-Monroe	Ruston, LA		CUSA.tv
11/27	North Carolina State	Raleigh, NC	1:00 PM	ACCN Extra (ESPN+?)
12/1	Texas Southern	Ruston, LA	6:30 PM	ESPN+
12/4	Santa Clara	Santa Clara, CA	4:00 PM	WCC Network
12/11	Louisiana-Lafayette	Ruston, LA	11:00 AM	ESPNU
12/18	Louisiana State	Brookshire Grocery Arena Bossier City, LA	6:00 PM	CBSSN
12/22	Crowley's Ridge	Ruston, LA		CUSA.tv
12/30	Marshall *	Ruston, LA	8:00 PM	ESPN2 / ESPNU
1/1	Western Kentucky *	Ruston, LA	1:00 PM	CBSSN
1/6	Texas-El Paso *	El Paso, TX	9:00 PM	CBSSN
1/8	Texas-San Antonio *	San Antonio, TX	3:00 PM	ESPN+
1/13	Southern Mississippi *	Ruston, LA	6:00 PM	CBSSN
1/16	Southern Mississippi *	Hattiesburg, MS	2:00 PM	ESPN+
1/22	Alabama-Birmingham *	Ruston, LA	3:00 PM	Stadium
1/27	Rice *	Ruston, LA	6:30 PM	ESPN+
1/29	North Texas *	Ruston, LA	3:00 PM	Stadium
2/3	Florida Atlantic *	Boca Raton, FL	6:00 PM	ESPN+
2/5	Florida International *	Miami, FL	6:00 PM	ESPN+
2/10	UNC-Charlotte *	Charlotte, NC	6:00 PM	Stadium
2/17	Texas-El Paso *	Ruston, LA	6:30 PM	ESPN+
2/19	Texas-San Antonio *	Ruston, LA	6:00 PM	ESPN+
2/24	Rice *	Houston, TX	7:00 PM	Stadium
2/26	North Texas *	Denton, TX	3:00 PM	Stadium
3/3	Old Dominion *	Ruston, LA	6:00 PM	CBSSN
3/5	Alabama-Birmingham *	Birmingham, AL	3:00 PM	Stadium
	C-USA Tournament	Frisco, TX
3/9	Marshall	Frisco, TX	6:00 PM	ESPN+
3/10	Western Kentucky	Frisco, TX	6:00 PM	Stadium
3/11	North Texas	Frisco, TX	11:30 AM	CBSSN
3/12	C-USA Championship UAB	Frisco, TX	7:30 PM	CBSSN

Gotta beat those cheaters

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Gotta beat those cheaters

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Dang right!

WVU at UAB in 2021-22.
UAB at WVU in 2022-23.

UAB's coach is a friend of Huggins.

So, what P5 coach is our coach buddies with that can get us a H&H that can actually draw a crowd?

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So, what P5 coach is our coach buddies with that can get us a H&H that can actually draw a crowd?

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Isn't this why lsu is coming to Shreveport? that's as close as they'll come.

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So, what P5 coach is our coach buddies with that can get us a H&H that can actually draw a crowd?

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Kennedy was an assistant to Huggins at Cincinnati and took over on an interim basis once Huggins left. Konkol was an assistant to Jim Larranaga at Miami and at George Mason, that relationship has meant nothing while Konkol has been here.

Konkol should get H/H with TheU.

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Konkol should get H/H with TheU.

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I agree in Ruston. Just imagine an ACC team in Ruston.

we should b able to score some big time competition, but HuggieBaby is a Top 5 coach.

Even if he doesn’t stomp uab into a puddle, he survives.

I would bet on the puddle though...

i want a home and home with Florida, NOW.

Heck, even a road game at Florida would b nice.

A’int gonna happen...

We would b the puddle stompers and that little simp that used to coach here would finally get fired.

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i want a home and home with Florida, NOW.

Heck, even a road game at Florida would b nice.

A’int gonna happen...

We would b the puddle stompers and that little simp that used to coach here would finally get fired.

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He finished 15-10, including a 75-70 OT win over VA Tech in the 1st round of the NCAA Tournament, but lost to Oral Roberts 81-78, in round 2. His seat may be too warm to schedule a team like Tech --that could actually beat 'em-- OOC.

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He finished 15-10, including a 75-70 OT win over VA Tech in the 1st round of the NCAA Tournament, but lost to Oral Roberts 81-78, in round 2. His seat may be too warm to schedule a team like Tech --that could actually beat 'em-- OOC.

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Exactly, but if he had a pair he would play us. He doesn’t...

maybe when he lands at Stetson we will see him again.

11/27 @ NC State per @BleedTechBlue

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11/27 @ NC State per @BleedTechBlue

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We just trying to play them in every men's sport inside a calendar year now?

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We just trying to play them in every men's sport inside a calendar year now?

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Yep.

Dawgs don't play MTSU next year Men's Hoops league slate released by C-USA - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics (goblueraiders.com)

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The difference from past C-USA schedules prior to the 2020-21 season – which was changed drastically due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols – is the divide into East and West divisions which will see each team play their divisional opponents at home and away while facing only six of their seven cross-divisional foes, three at home and three on the road.

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Wednesday March 2 vs. ODU at Home 2021-22 Men's Basketball Schedule - Old Dominion University (odusports.com)

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Dawgs don't play MTSU next year Men's Hoops league slate released by C-USA - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics (goblueraiders.com)

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Lucky break for the Blue Raiders.

We are listed on Santa Clara's schedule for 12/4 at Santa Clara. They finished 145 in the Pomeroy Ratings last year. 107 RPI & 144 Net.

@ the demons on 11/19

@JonRothstein
Nate Oats and Alabama open the season on November 9th in Tuscaloosa against Kenneth Lofton Jr. and Louisiana Tech.


One of the top opening night games in college hoops.

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@JonRothstein
Nate Oats and Alabama open the season on November 9th in Tuscaloosa against Kenneth Lofton Jr. and Louisiana Tech.


One of the top opening night games in college hoops.

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Are they (Bama) also playing Baylor and Gonzaga? Between us and the two championship game teams, the Tide really testing themselves OOC.

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Are they (Bama) also playing Baylor and Gonzaga? Between us and the two championship game teams, the Tide really testing themselves OOC.

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& Houston & Memphis; 3 Final Four opponents & NIT Champs & NIT 3rd Place

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& Houston & Memphis; 3 Final Four opponents & NIT Champs & NIT 3rd Place

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Really working that RPI to make up for the drag of their conference games I guess. ;)

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@JonRothstein
Nate Oats and Alabama open the season on November 9th in Tuscaloosa against Kenneth Lofton Jr. and Louisiana Tech.


One of the top opening night games in college hoops.

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Notice how that headline includes Junior's name! Get use to it, because we're going to see a lot of that going forward. Junior is a hot commodity, and people are going to want to come see him play. He is going to sell some tickets. By February, Junior will be a household name, and by March LA Tech will be in the NCAA Tournament.

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Notice how that headline includes Junior's name! Get use to it, because we're going to see a lot of that going forward. Junior is a hot commodity, and people are going to want to come see him play. He is going to sell some tickets. By February, Junior will be a household name, and by March LA Tech will be in the NCAA Tournament.

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I think you're right. His throwback game and, I believe, his unique build only add to his appeal.

Not-So-Secret Scrimmage: 10/23 @ SMU
Not-So-Secret List of 2021 College Basketball Scrimmages - Stadium (watchstadium.com)

Ran into P.J. Brown today, he was touring Melrose Plantation. Had the opportunity to chat with him for a spell. He brought up his team was the last to dance in 1991 and said that was ridiculous given the talent we've had. He mentioned Paul Millsap in particular. He wants to see Junior play in person, so plans to catch a game this year. He lives in Atlanta, Ga.

we're headed toward the end of October and we still haven't released the schedule

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we're headed toward the end of October and we still haven't released the schedule

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According to @theD1Docket, 346 of 358 teams have released their schedules.

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According to @theD1Docket, 346 of 358 teams have released their schedules.

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Well, that ought to make it easy for LA Tech to work with the 11 remaining teams who haven't finalized their schedules (with Tech being the 12th).

lots of good tv this year / 2 ESPNU home games / Multiple CBSSN & Stadium - 9 on ESPN 3/+ / only 3 cusa.tv > Jarvis Christian, ULM & Crowley's Ridge

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According to @theD1Docket, 346 of 358 teams have released their schedules.

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The AD's office has completely embraced the "if you ain't first your last" motto so might as well be 358 I guess.

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Hoping there will be tickets at the gate for game against the tiggers. Our group of 6 wants to go, but the convenience fees for online purchase are a deterrent. I was told the fees push the ticket price close to $50 each.

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Hoping there will be tickets at the gate for game against the tiggers. Our group of 6 wants to go, but the convenience fees for online purchase are a deterrent. I was told the fees push the ticket price close to $50 each.

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Yeah, the "convenience" fees are ridiculous. Tech has been promoting $32 tickets online for several days, but Ticketmaster bumps the price up to $51 with their fees. Cheapest seats you can get on TM right now are $25 seats for $44.

"Charge em for the lice.
Extra for the mice.
Two percent for lookin in the mirror twice ..."

Just looked at our schedule, we are set to play NAIA "Crowley's Ridge College" in Ruston on Dec 22. Living in Arkansas my entire life (except for the 4 years of Tech), I've never heard of this Arkansas based college. This is some lazy scheduling.

It would of been better to schedule Grambling.

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We can definitely start our bench and win this game. Crowley Ridge (1-10) is bad. They did beat Pensacola Christian last week. You can see their entire game here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c81ZDiuEe-A&t=4617s

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Just looked at our schedule, we are set to play NAIA "Crowley's Ridge College" in Ruston on Dec 22. Living in Arkansas my entire life (except for the 4 years of Tech), I've never heard of this Arkansas based college. This is some lazy scheduling.

It would of been better to schedule Grambling.

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By your own admission it took an effort just to find this school! Doesn't sound lazy to me...:icon_roll:

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We can definitely start our bench and win this game. Crowley Ridge (1-10) is bad. They did beat Pensacola Christian last week. You can see their entire game here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c81ZDiuEe-A&t=4617s

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They have their own Juniors...two guys #2 and #23, look like Lofton, anyway.

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Just looked at our schedule, we are set to play NAIA "Crowley's Ridge College" in Ruston on Dec 22. Living in Arkansas my entire life (except for the 4 years of Tech), I've never heard of this Arkansas based college. This is some lazy scheduling.

It would of been better to schedule Grambling.

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Can someone explain to me why most Mid-Major and lower Division 1 basketball programs schedule multiple of these NAIA games every year? It’s not something you see in Baseball. If it’s about $, which I’m sure it is, then why not Grambling, APB, Southern? Would playing Grambling or the like hurt your RPI more? I’m sure there’s an explanation but I’m failing to see one.

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They have their own Juniors...two guys #2 and #23, look like Lofton, anyway.

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Is one of them this guy?

https://thecomeback.com/ncaa/360-pou...ough-fall.html

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Can someone explain to me why most Mid-Major and lower Division 1 basketball programs schedule multiple of these NAIA games every year? It’s not something you see in Baseball. If it’s about $, which I’m sure it is, then why not Grambling, APB, Southern? Would playing Grambling or the like hurt your RPI more? I’m sure there’s an explanation but I’m failing to see one.

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That used to be the case.

If you play a bad Division 1 team, it counts against your average RPI. If you play an NAIA or Division 2 school it just shows up in the rankings they use as one less game (they leave it out). So you get essentially another practice/win/chance to sell a little popcorn but the risk isn't there like it would be for playing the #300 Div I team (where even a big win just crushes your RPI or whatever the new one is).

I imagine they're cheaper, too.

I also grew up in Arkansas and had never heard of this school. I was able to guess the location based on the name. I think they only have like 600 students total.

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Can someone explain to me why most Mid-Major and lower Division 1 basketball programs schedule multiple of these NAIA games every year? It’s not something you see in Baseball. If it’s about $, which I’m sure it is, then why not Grambling, APB, Southern? Would playing Grambling or the like hurt your RPI more? I’m sure there’s an explanation but I’m failing to see one.

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No RPI/NET effect like a sub 250 SWAC or MEAC school and you pay them $2500 to $5000 as compared to $25,000+

Ideally we want home and home 150 RPI/NET games with SLC, SBC etc. or one off money games against quality opponents

When you win - it makes it very difficult to get guarantee games (and the quality sub 150 home and homes)

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No RPI/NET effect like a sub 250 SWAC or MEAC school and you pay them $2500 to $5000 as compared to $25,000+

Ideally we want home and home 150 RPI/NET games with SLC, SBC etc. or one off money games against quality opponents

When you win - it makes it very difficult to get guarantee games (and the quality sub 150 home and homes)

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Alternative approach --

1) Accept that the auto-bid is a CUSA team's only likely path to the NCAAs.
2) Schedule nearby opponents to maximize local interest and attendance, and to hell with RPI.

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No RPI/NET effect like a sub 250 SWAC or MEAC school and you pay them $2500 to $5000 as compared to $25,000+

Ideally we want home and home 150 RPI/NET games with SLC, SBC etc. or one off money games against quality opponents

When you win - it makes it very difficult to get guarantee games (and the quality sub 150 home and homes)

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Alternative approach --

1) Accept that the auto-bid is a CUSA team's only likely path to the NCAAs.
2) Schedule nearby opponents to maximize local interest and attendance, and to hell with RPI.

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The pool of OOC home and away schools we might be interested in will grow after next year. And will include schools that we have had some sort of relationship with. I wonder if that will help.

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The pool of OOC home and away schools we might be interested in will grow after next year. And will include schools that we have had some sort of relationship with. I wonder if that will help.

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Probably not since we are beating most of them already...

I'm for adding two more money games and re-investing the money back into the program and dropping two of the NAIA games

Konkol's history on the basketball side is he usually gets a skin or two OOC every year, atleast every other year

During our OOC schedule our folks are more interested in HS football than college basketball so I don't think we would see a great impact at the gate either way

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Probably not since we are beating most of them already...

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Well, that and a couple of the ones leaving maybe would fall into that "hurts more than it helps even with a win" category anyway.

Wouldn't UTSA typically be south of 200? And USM would have been at least last year.

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Well, that and a couple of the ones leaving maybe would fall into that "hurts more than it helps even with a win" category anyway.

Wouldn't UTSA typically be south of 200? And USM would have been at least last year.

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Yes - lower half of present conference line-up is dreadful

I'd like to keep playing UNT in as many sports as possible. We need to keep a presence in DFW.

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Yes - lower half of present conference line-up is dreadful

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Football is more important to me (and the geography, and just being in a conference with those schools we like being in a conference with - especially in the West) but boy, one silver lining of the mass CUSA exodus is that our basketball overall strength is actually going up.

Weird to think about since realignment is all so focused on football.

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I'd like to keep playing UNT in as many sports as possible. We need to keep a presence in DFW.

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UTA is about to be joining a new conference, and probably one with a little more travel. Maybe we can get that going again. UALR may also be looking for regional games.

Same for Rice and Houston (although I guess SHSU is in the general area).

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Yeah, the "convenience" fees are ridiculous. Tech has been promoting $32 tickets online for several days, but Ticketmaster bumps the price up to $51 with their fees. Cheapest seats you can get on TM right now are $25 seats for $44.

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And now I hear that the fees are paying for the use of the arena. So regardless of how we get tickets, we pay the fee? Can’t get a straight answer from anyone.

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Can someone explain to me why most Mid-Major and lower Division 1 basketball programs schedule multiple of these NAIA games every year? It’s not something you see in Baseball. If it’s about $, which I’m sure it is, then why not Grambling, APB, Southern? Would playing Grambling or the like hurt your RPI more? I’m sure there’s an explanation but I’m failing to see one.

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It's called "staying in shape" over the holidays. Konkol wants to keep his team in good physical shape and Keep their timing and game time free throw shooting at a high level over the holidays. Scheduling someone like this is a decent (if not perfect) way to do it. The injury risk is pretty low. I think most coaches do something like this so their teams don't lose ground before we start conference play.

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That used to be the case.

If you play a bad Division 1 team, it counts against your average RPI. If you play an NAIA or Division 2 school it just shows up in the rankings they use as one less game (they leave it out). So you get essentially another practice/win/chance to sell a little popcorn but the risk isn't there like it would be for playing the #300 Div I team (where even a big win just crushes your RPI or whatever the new one is).

I imagine they're cheaper, too.

I also grew up in Arkansas and had never heard of this school. I was able to guess the location based on the name. I think they only have like 600 students total.

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We probably should have scheduled Centenary instead.

I think we have an all time losing record against the Gents, so it would have been good to chip away at that deficit.

When the new CUSA starts up, I hope

you play your conference opponent twice on the road one year and twice at home the next. This would cut the number of flights in half. Some years it would work to our advantage, others not. It doesn't really matter though because the conference tourney alone will determine whether we dance.

I know you could play El Paso and NMSU in one trip, but what about FIU or Liberty? And it would be better to have to bus to Huntsville only once ever two years.

Maybe it could make sense to extend a conference invitation to NDSU with this scheduling scheme.

Personally, I liked last year's conference schedule the best.....Tech traveled to a CUSA school (say UNT) and played 'em twice in one weekend. The next week a different CUSA opponent (say UAB) traveled to Ruston and took two whippings from us. I thought it was a better format for preparing the CUSA schools for end of season "tournament" basketball too. In tournament basketball, teams play back to back games like that.

Except when you have to play at WKU twice in a season.

New C-USA Travel Partners (not ideal)

NMSU/UTEP (45 min drive)
MTSU/WKU (2 hour drive)
Liberty/Jacksonville State (8 hr drive)
SHSU/LA Tech (4.5 hr drive)
FIU

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Except when you have to play at WKU twice in a season.

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Tech won one of those games at WKU last year, and IMO, should have won 'em both. That said, I think that format is one of the reason's Tech played so well in the NIT tournament.

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New C-USA Travel Partners (not ideal)

NMSU/UTEP (45 min drive)
MTSU/WKU (2 hour drive)
Liberty/Jacksonville State (8 hr drive)
SHSU/LA Tech (4.5 hr drive)
FIU

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It's too bad Marshall panicked and decided to leave CUSA 3.0 for the Sunbelt 3.0. Huntington, WV is only 4.5 hours from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA.

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It's too bad Marshall panicked and decided to leave CUSA 3.0 for the Sunbelt 3.0. Huntington, WV is only 4.5 hours from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA.

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I think they are scared of Liberty

Game time of the Saturday UTSA game changed to 6:00 PM to eliminate the conflict with baseball.