 Tournament officials for the Men’s Cancun Challenge have put the initial matchups together for both the Riviera and Mayan Division contests that will be played Nov. 21-22 at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, and the other U.S.-based games of the event. All Riviera Division games played in Mexico will be televised live on CBS Sports Network. Streaming options for Mayan Division games in Mexico will be released soon. Game times will be released at a later date.
U.S. Games Monday, Nov. 13 Southeast Missouri State at Louisiana Tech CSUN at Fresno State Thursday, Nov. 16 Binghamton at George Mason Southeast Missouri State at Evansville Saturday, Nov. 18 Binghamton at Evansville CSUN at George Mason Montana State at Louisiana Tech Sunday, Nov. 26 Montana State at Fresno State Mexico Games Tuesday, Nov. 21 Mayan Division Binghamton vs. Montana State Cal State Northridge vs. Southeast Missouri State Riviera Division George Mason vs. Louisiana Tech (CBS Sports Network) Fresno State vs. Evansville (CBS Sports Network) Wednesday, Nov. 22 Mayan Division Mayan Third Place Mayan Championship Riviera Division Riviera Third Place (CBS Sports Network) Riviera Championship (CBS Sports Network) The Cancun Challenge is one of the most unique basketball events held each year. Teams stay and play at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya; the resort's convention center ballroom is converted into a basketball arena, providing fans a special close-up view of the games. Upon arrival, teams and fans are treated to a spectacular all-inclusive rock star vacation with games, practices, unlimited dining and drinks, world class entertainment, and fun all in one location. Previous champions include Vanderbilt (2008), Kentucky (2009), Missouri (2010), Illinois (2011), Wichita State (2012), Wisconsin (2013), Northern Iowa (2014), Maryland (2015) and Purdue (2016). Located just off the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea, Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya offers the ultimate vacation for guests of all ages with both the adults-only and family friendly resort experiences. With a combined 1,264 ultra-posh and lavishly appointed guestrooms boasting balcony, terrace views or new, expansive sky terrace options with picturesque views, hydro tubs in each room, world-class shopping and endless style, Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya is nothing short of the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Complete with expansive outdoor pools and private beach, this all-inclusive escape offers nine world-class restaurants, eight bars and lounges, in addition to 88,915 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and event space ideal for elegant banquets, themed parties, weddings, concerts, and more. Seating is limited for this exclusive event, and all fans should book land travel packages through Triple Crown Sports for admission into games in Mexico. Travel packages are the only way to guarantee admission to games at this time. For travel package information, contact Sarah Sullivan by phone at 970-672-0533 or by email at sarah@triplecrownsports.com, or visit the website at www.cancunchallenge.net. The 2017 tournament will mark the 10th year of the men’s Cancun Challenge. Two champions (Wisconsin, 2013 and Wichita State, 2012) reached the NCAA Final Four that same season. About Triple Crown Sports Based in Fort Collins, CO., Triple Crown Sports has been producing events in youth athletics and the college ranks for more than 30 years. TCS runs both the Preseason and Postseason WNIT basketball events and produces the men’s and women’s Cancun Challenge tournaments in November, which have been recognized by Sports Illustrated as a top-5 destination tournament for D-I basketball programs. Triple Crown is also rolling out new “WNIT” concepts in D-I softball and volleyball, beginning in 2017. TCS youth fastpitch tournaments (including the 1,000-team Sparkler/Fireworks event) draw the nation’s finest club programs, and hundreds of college coaches attend TCS events for recruiting purposes.  Tournament officials have wrapped up the final touches on the schedule for the 13th Women’s Cancun Challenge, slated for Nov. 23-25, 2017, at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.
The event features four teams in the Mayan Division (Arizona State, Columbia, Green Bay, Mississippi State) and six teams in the Riviera Division (Indiana State, Marquette, Montana, Oklahoma State, South Dakota, Tennessee). Mississippi State famously beat UConn this March in the NCAA Tournament, breaking the Huskies’ 111-game winning streak; Arizona State, Green Bay, Marquette and 8-time national champion Tennessee also played in the NCAA Tournament. All games are ET and played in the modified convention center at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. Home team is listed second: Thursday, Nov. 23 Mayan Tournament Green Bay vs. Columbia, 11 a.m. ET Arizona State vs. Mississippi State, 1:30 p.m. ET Riviera Tournament South Dakota vs. Oklahoma State, 4 p.m. ET Tennessee vs. Marquette, 6:30 p.m. ET Montana vs. Indiana State, 9 p.m. ET Friday, Nov. 24 Mayan Tournament Mississippi State vs. Columbia, 11 a.m. ET Arizona State vs. Green Bay, 1:30 p.m. ET Riviera Tournament Oklahoma State vs. Tennessee, 4 p.m. ET Indiana State vs. South Dakota, 6:30 p.m. ET Marquette vs. Montana, 9 p.m. ET Saturday, Nov. 25 Mayan Tournament Green Bay vs. Mississippi State, 11 a.m. ET Columbia vs. Arizona State, 1:30 p.m. ET Riviera Tournament Tennessee vs. South Dakota, 4 p.m. ET Seating is limited for this exclusive event, and all fans should book land travel packages through Triple Crown Sports for admission into games in Mexico. Travel packages are the only way to guarantee admission to games at this time. For travel package information, contact Sarah Sullivan at 970-672-0533 or by email at sarah@triplecrownsports.com, or visit the website at www.cancunchallenge.net. About Triple Crown Sports Based in Fort Collins, CO., Triple Crown Sports has been producing events in youth athletics and the college ranks for more than 30 years. TCS runs both the preseason and postseason WNIT basketball events and produces the men’s and women’s Cancun Challenge tournaments in November, which have been recognized by Sports Illustrated as a top-5 destination tournament for D-I basketball programs. Triple Crown is also rolling out new “WNIT” concepts in D-I softball and volleyball, beginning in 2017. TCS youth fastpitch tournaments (including the 1,000-team Sparkler/Fireworks event) draw the nation’s finest club programs, and hundreds of college coaches attend TCS events for recruiting purposes. |
