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2026 Cancun Challenge Fields Begin to Take Shape

Tournament officials with the Cancun Challenge college basketball event are pleased to announce the participating programs for the 2026 edition, with the men's and women's fields taking shape ahead of another Thanksgiving week showdown at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.

Homecoming With a Head Start: Bilderback Reunites Her Core at Southern Miss

When Missy Bilderback accepted the Southern Miss job, it wasn’t just a homecoming for the alumna. It was a reunion. The first-year head coach returned to her alma mater and promptly brought six of her former players from ULM and Jones College – instantly giving the Lady Eagles an identity, a voice, and a head start.

2025 Cancun Challenge releases field and game schedule

The game schedule for the 2025 Men's and Women's Cancun Challenge has been released, with top programs set to compete during Thanksgiving Week at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.

2025 Cancun Challenge releases field and game schedule

The game schedule for the 2025 Men's and Women's Cancun Challenge has been released, with top programs set to compete during Thanksgiving Week at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.

Women’s Cancun Challenge field for 2025 starting to assemble

Officials with the Women’s Cancun Challenge college basketball event have some early information to share on plans for 2025, which will be the 20th edition of this unique tournament that takes place in Mexico during Thanksgiving Week at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.

Efosa's clutch free throws send Providence past previously unbeaten SDSU

Badgers charge past Rams to conclude Cancun Challenge

The Wisconsin women's basketball team (7-2) capped off their Cancun Challenge with a dominant 58-45 win over the VCU Rams (4-4) in the final game of the tournament.

Wisconsin muscles up in second half, tops Providence in Mayan Tournament action

Wisconsin shook off a rough start and an off game offensively from star Serah Williams to move past Providence in Mayan Tournament action Friday at the Women’s Cancun Challenge.

San Diego State moves to 8-0 on the year with win over VCU

Adryana Quezada led the way for San Diego State with 16 points and seven rebounds, and the Aztecs moved to 8-0 on the year with a victory over VCU in the Mayan Tournament of the Women’s Cancun Challenge on Friday.

Last-second layup sends Idaho State past Rhode Island

Maria Dias converted a layup with one second left in the game, and Idaho State pocketed a hard-fought victory over Rhode Island during the Riviera Tournament of the Women’s Cancun Challenge.

Rice enjoys hot shooting night at Women's Cancun Challenge

Rice outscored Vermont by a margin of 47-22 in the middle two quarters Friday, fueling the Owls to victory in Riviera Division play at the Women’s Cancun Challenge.

Iowa remains undefeated, flexes strong defensive effort vs. BYU

Iowa came strong with its defensive effort late Friday, holding BYU to 30 percent shooting from the floor and forcing 20 turnovers as the Hawkeyes moved to 8-0 on the year at the Women’s Cancun Challenge.