Showdowns among NCAA Tournament teams highlight first week of season--Mid-Major Madness
Charleston vs. Southern Illinois (men; Nov. 4 at noon ET)
In one of the earliest games of the season, Charleston and Southern Illinois face off in the tipoff of the Field of 68 Opening Day Showcase at noon ET.
Charleston is coming off consecutive seasons with at least 27 wins and trips to the NCAA Tournament. The Cougars will be led by new head coach Chris Mack following the departure of Pat Kelsey to Louisville. Ante Brzovic is the top returning scorer after pouring in 12.1 points a night last year.
SIU is coming off a 19-13 season in a tough Missouri Valley Conference. The Salukis are also under a new head coach as Scott Nagy assumes the reigns. They will look to replace Xavier Johnson, who averaged a team-best 22.2 points per game last season.
FAU vs. Indiana State (men; Nov. 4)
FAU and Indiana State were two of the top mid-majors last season and have recently made deep runs in March. The Owls went to the Final Four in 2023, and the Sycamores played in the NIT championship game last season.
The Owls return only two players who saw action last season in Tre Carroll and Jack Johnson, which equates to five percent of their scoring. So, it will be a brand-new team for first-year head coach John Jakus, who replaced Dusty May.
The Sycamores will also have a new head coach in Matthew Graves, who replaces Schertz. Jaden Daughtry is the leading returning scorer, and he managed just three points per game last season.
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