Men's Basketball 11/5/2020 4:02:00 PM

MBB | Saint Mary's Opens Season at Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic

MORAGA, Calif. — Saint Mary's will start their 2020-21 season against top tier talent as the tournament officials announced the Gaels have been added to the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Saint Mary's will take Ohio State's place in the eight-team tournament held at Sanford Pentagon. The event will replace the Diamond Head Classic as the team's MTE after that tournament was initially moved to Orlando, Florida before being cancelled altogether.

The Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic features seven other quality opponents and will be played in true tournament bracket-style. The other invited teams currently include West Virginia, Creighton, Memphis, Dayton, Texas A&M, South Dakota State, and Wichita State. All 12 games from the event will air on the ESPN family of networks.

Saint Mary's will open the tournament against Memphis on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 1:30 p.m. PT. The Gaels then face either West Virginia or Texas A&M in their next matchup the following day. The tournament concludes on the 27th.

The full tournament schedule can be seen below.

Wednesday, November 25
1 p.m. – West Virginia vs. Texas A&M (ESPN)
3:30 p.m. – Saint Mary's vs. Memphis (ESPN2)
6 p.m. – Creighton vs. South Dakota State (ESPN2)
8:30 p.m. – Dayton vs. Wichita State (ESPN2)

Thursday, November 26
11 a.m. – Semifinal No. 1 (ESPN)
1:30 p.m. – Semifinal No. 2 (ESPN)
5:30 p.m. – Consolation Semifinal No. 1 (ESPN2)
8 p.m. – Consolation Semifinal No. 2 (ESPN2)

Friday, November 27
Times TBD

It will be the second time in as many years that the Gaels will play at Sanford Pentagon. Last season, Saint Mary's defeated Wisconsin in their season opener held in the same arena in a close, overtime game.

A limited number of tickets are available to the general public. Fans can purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com. For information on purchasing suites, contact Mallory Shurtz at mallory.shurtz@cs-mgmt.com. Masks are required for all spectators and will be available for free at the door.

ADDITIONAL NEWS AND NOTES

2020 Virtual Tip Off Dinner, Nov. 18: 49ers Insider for NBC Sports Bay Area Matt Maiocco will once again host the Tip Off Dinner for men's hoops and will be joined by former Gael and NBA Champion Matthew Dellavedova as well as ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi. Tickets for the event are $50 per person and the show also begins at 5:45 p.m. Follow the link HERE to sign up. Questions? Reach out to Athletic Development at athleticdev@stmarys-ca.edu or call (925) 631-4966.
Gael Cutouts: Upload your photo and cheer on the Gaels at UCU Pavilion this season! We are all excited that Saint Mary's basketball is back, but we understand that it's not quite the same since YOU, THE FANS, are not be able to attend in person. But that doesn't mean you can't be there in body (well, sort of) and spirit, supporting your Gael Basketball Program! Click here for more information GAEL CUTOUTS
Gaels Give Back: Loyal season ticket holders who renewed their season tickets this season, will have three options for the upcoming season. Fans that did not renew before the June deadline, still have options to retain their season tickets as well. There are three options season ticket holders may choose prior to the Dec. 1, 2020 deadline. Click here for more information GAELS GIVE BACK

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