The University of North Texas men's basketball team is scheduled to take part in the Snake River Invitational, a four-team tournament occurring at the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls from November 27 through November 29. This event is significant for the team as it aligns with their scheduling objectives.
Head coach Daniyal Robinson shared his excitement about the competition, noting that their rivals—Boise State, North Dakota State, and Drake—have all been participants in the NCAA Tournament in recent years, providing a substantial challenge. He emphasized the importance of playing in a new environment to simulate a postseason atmosphere, which will be advantageous for the team.
The Mean Green will begin the tournament with a game against North Dakota State on November 27, which marks the inaugural matchup between the two teams. Following that, they will face Boise State on November 28, continuing a rivalry that has seen ten previous encounters. On November 29, North Texas will compete against Drake, which will be the 37th meeting between these teams.
Specific game times will be announced later.
The tournament schedule includes: - November 27: North Dakota State vs. UNT, Boise State vs. Drake - November 28: Drake vs. North Dakota State, Boise State vs. UNT - November 29: UNT vs. Drake, Boise State vs. North Dakota State
For more information about tickets for the games, fans can reach out to the Mean Green Ticket Office at 940-565-2527 or via email at ticketoffice@unt.edu. The ticket office operates from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
