The University of North Texas men's basketball team is preparing for the Snake River Invitational, a four-team tournament scheduled to take place at the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls from November 27 to 29. This event is significant for the team, as it aligns with their scheduling goals.
Head coach Daniyal Robinson expressed excitement about the competition, noting that their opponents—Boise State, North Dakota State, and Drake—have all had recent NCAA Tournament experience. He emphasized that competing in a new setting will provide a valuable simulation of postseason conditions.
North Texas will begin the tournament against North Dakota State on November 27, marking the first encounter between the two programs. The Mean Green will then take on Boise State on November 28, continuing their rivalry with this being the 11th meeting. Finally, they will face Drake on November 29, which will be the 37th matchup in their history. Game times will be announced later.
The tournament schedule is as follows: - 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 ticket information regarding the UNT men's basketball 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 is located at Gate 2 of DATCU Stadium and operates from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
