University of Memphis Athletics
Memphis to compete in Crossover Classic at Sanford Pentagon
Oct 14, 2020 | Men's Basketball
Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic takes place Thanksgiving week in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Memphis men's basketball joins an elite field of college basketball programs set to compete in the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic at the Sanford Pentagon, November 25-27.
The Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic is a new event whose eight men's programs have a combined 70 appearances in the Sweet Sixteen and 20 trips to the Final Four. The field of men's teams includes Creighton, Dayton, Memphis, Ohio State, Texas A&M, Utah, West Virginia and Wichita State. All 12 games will air live on the ESPN family of networks.
The Tigers will open the event against Ohio State on Nov. 25 at 3:30 p.m. In the second round, Memphis will either face West Virginia or Texas A&M on Thanksgiving.
"Since opening in 2013, the Sanford Pentagon has earned the reputation of being a premier place to host Division I basketball games," said Jesse Smith, vice president of operations for the Sanford Sports Complex. "We are privileged to welcome these eight teams to Sioux Falls and will provide them a safe and memorable experience to start their season."
Tickets will go on sale November 1, with a limited amount available for each game. Masks are required for all spectators and will be available for free at the door.
All members of each team's traveling party will be tested regularly for COVID-19 once they arrive in Sioux Falls. All traveling members will remain in a controlled environment during their entire stay.
Sanford Health and the Sanford Pentagon will work closely with the schools and individual states and be ready to adjust based on guidelines and safety measures for all involved.
SCHEDULE
Nov. 25 (All times CST)
1 p.m. West Virginia vs. Texas A&M
3:30 p.m. Ohio State vs. Memphis
6 p.m. Creighton vs. Utah
8:30 p.m. Dayton vs. Wichita State
Nov. 26
11 a.m. Semifinal No. 1
1:30 p.m. Semifinal No. 2
5:30 p.m. Consolation semifinal No. 1
8 p.m. Consolation semifinal No. 2
Nov. 27
TBD
