The Italian peninsula will have special guests this summer.
UM’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will travel to the country in August before the fall semester commences. The Women’s team will be overseas from August 7-16, while the Men’s team will join from August 9-18.
Jim Larrañaga’s team will play their games in Rome, Florence, and the alpine city of Como. Katie Meier will lead her squad through Rome, Florence, and Venice.
Each team will practice ten times and play four times. The opponents are still yet to be announced.
Fans who would like to support either team in Europe while wining and dining their way through the former Roman Empire are encouraged to contact the Hurricane Club’s Chris Cohen (Men’s tour) and/or Alphonso Restrepo (Women’s Tour).