The Clemson men’s basketball team will face Mississippi State in the 13th annual men’s Cancun Challenge field of eight teams, scheduled for Thanksgiving week.
This year’s Riviera division features a mix between first-timers Clemson and Mississippi State, while also welcoming back Purdue (2016 Champion) and two-time Cancun Challenge participant Illinois State (2011, 2015).
The Tigers hold a 3-1 series lead against Mississippi State, a 3-2 lead against Purdue and a 1-0 mark against Illinois State. In addition, officials have announced that Clemson will host Bucknell in a preliminary game in Littlejohn Coliseum on Friday, Nov.