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SIU men's basketball to open the season on November 4

Image of the Field of 68 Opening Day Showcase with the arena in the background
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SIU will take on College of Charleston in the Field of 68 Opening Day Showcase.The game will tip at 11 a.m. at the iconic Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

It will be the first meeting between SIU and College of Charleston.

The game will be the debut for new Saluki head coach Scott Nagy.

The Salukis return three players from last year's team and added 10 scholarship players and a walk-on during the transfer window. You can view the entire roster by clicking here.

Other games taking place in the showcase include Saint Louis versus Santa Clara and McNeese State against South Dakota State.

Tickets go on sale August 1.

As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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