Tigers and Bears

[Snaggletiger]

From Auburntigers.com

AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn will face Baylor in a neutral, non-conference matchup to officially tip-off the 2023-24 men's college basketball season on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D.
 
This marks the second-consecutive year Baylor will compete at the Sanford Pentagon, while it will be the first time Auburn plays on Heritage Court.
 
"Auburn and Baylor are powerhouse college basketball programs, and this matchup will be an incredible start to the 2023-24 college season at the Sanford Pentagon," said Jesse Smith, vice president of Sanford Sports. "It does not matter where in the country these teams are from – fans in South Dakota love basketball, and they will help make this game a memorable one for the athletes and coaches."
 
Auburn, a member of the SEC, is coming off a 21-13 season which saw the Tigers advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Forward Johni Broome, an All-SEC Second Team selection, is the team's top returning scorer (14.2 ppg), rebounder (8.4 rpg) and shot blocker (2.4 bpg).

[Kaos]

From Auburntigers.com

AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn will face Baylor in a neutral, non-conference matchup to officially tip-off the 2023-24 men's college basketball season on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D.
 
This marks the second-consecutive year Baylor will compete at the Sanford Pentagon, while it will be the first time Auburn plays on Heritage Court.
 
"Auburn and Baylor are powerhouse college basketball programs, and this matchup will be an incredible start to the 2023-24 college season at the Sanford Pentagon," said Jesse Smith, vice president of Sanford Sports. "It does not matter where in the country these teams are from – fans in South Dakota love basketball, and they will help make this game a memorable one for the athletes and coaches."
 
Auburn, a member of the SEC, is coming off a 21-13 season which saw the Tigers advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Forward Johni Broome, an All-SEC Second Team selection, is the team's top returning scorer (14.2 ppg), rebounder (8.4 rpg) and shot blocker (2.4 bpg).

My God.

That made my heart turn a flip. 

Thank you, Bruce Pearl.

[Buzz Killington]

South Dakota?  Really?
I did read that da Bears played Gonzaga there in the last couple years and tickets sold out in like 15 minutes.  Nevermind that they had to roll out the extra set of metal bleachers for the other side of the court too.