FORT COLLINS, Colo. – The Fresno State men's basketball team will compete in the 2023 Cancun Challenge on Nov 21-22, 2023 at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.
This marks the second appearance in the event for the Bulldogs, who also played in the multi-team event in 2017.
This will be the 16th annual Men's Cancun Challenge and features eight teams at a gated, trusted and all-inclusive resort. The games are held in a converted ballroom that is walking distance from guest rooms.
The event, which is produced by Triple Crown Sports, includes four teams in the Riviera Division (Fresno State, James Madison, New Mexico State and Southern Illinois) and four teams in the Mayan Division (Morgan State, Northern Colorado, Radford and one TBA).
"We look forward to seeing these dedicated and on-the-rise programs shine in their spotlight moment at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, one that makes it easy for fans to track the progress of their favorite teams while enjoying a satisfying vacation experience," said Cancun Challenge director Sarah Molina. "The convenience of the court location and the wide mix of activities on and off the property also make this a perfect trip for basketball fans who simply want to spice up their Thanksgiving routine."
Four US-based games tip off the Cancun Challenge before the teams head to Mexico (dates and times subject to change):
Wednesday, Nov. 15
Morgan State at Fresno State
Thursday, Nov. 16
TBA at Southern Illinois
Friday, Nov. 17
Radford at JMU
Saturday, Nov. 18
Northern Colorado at New Mexico State
At the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya (subject to change):
Tuesday, Nov. 21
MAYAN
Morgan State vs. Radford, 12:30 p.m. ET (FloHoops)
TBA vs. Northern Colorado, 3 p.m. ET (FloHoops)
RIVIERA
JMU vs. Southern Illinois, 6 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network)
Fresno State vs. New Mexico State, 8:30 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network)
Wednesday, Nov. 22
MAYAN
Morgan State/Radford loser vs. TBA/Northern Colorado loser, 12:30 p.m. ET (FloHoops)
Morgan State/Radford winner vs. TBA/Northern Colorado winner, 3 p.m. ET (FloHoops)
RIVIERA
JMU/Southern Illinois loser vs. Fresno State/New Mexico State loser, 6 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network)
JMU/Southern Illinois winner vs. Fresno State/New Mexico State winner, 8:30 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network)
More information will continue to be released on the event website: Men's Basketball - Cancun Challenge
Fan packages are available; check out your options for a relaxing, secure warm-weather escape over Thanksgiving: Fan Packages - Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya - Cancun Challenge