University of Northern Colorado Athletics
2023 Big Sky Basketball Tipoff Show Set to Air Oct. 31 on ESPN+
10/30/2023 3:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
FARMINGTON, Utah -- The 2023 Big Sky Conference Basketball Tip-Off Show will air on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 12 p.m. MT, streaming on ESPN+ and highlighting all 10 men's and women's programs across the league.
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The event this season is presented by Idaho Central Credit Union.
Head coach Steve Smiley and senior Riley Abercrombie represent the men's basketball team, and the women's team are head coach Kristen Mattio and senior Hannah Simental.
The show will feature a dedicated segment for each team in the Big Sky, totaling 10 for the men and 10 for the women. The preview show will also feature a breakdown of the league's Preseason Coaches' and Media Polls, along with the 2023-24 Preseason All-Conference Teams and Awards.Â
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The 2023-24 basketball season tips off officially on Monday, Nov. 6 for both the men and women as teams begin another highly anticipated season around the Big Sky.Â
Schedule of Teams Featured on Tip-Off Show
Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 12 p.m. MT
Eastern WashingtonÂ
Montana
Northern ColoradoÂ
Northern Arizona
Portland State
Weber State
Montana State
Idaho
Sacramento State
Idaho State
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The event this season is presented by Idaho Central Credit Union.
Head coach Steve Smiley and senior Riley Abercrombie represent the men's basketball team, and the women's team are head coach Kristen Mattio and senior Hannah Simental.
The show will feature a dedicated segment for each team in the Big Sky, totaling 10 for the men and 10 for the women. The preview show will also feature a breakdown of the league's Preseason Coaches' and Media Polls, along with the 2023-24 Preseason All-Conference Teams and Awards.Â
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The 2023-24 basketball season tips off officially on Monday, Nov. 6 for both the men and women as teams begin another highly anticipated season around the Big Sky.Â
Schedule of Teams Featured on Tip-Off Show
Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 12 p.m. MT
Eastern WashingtonÂ
Montana
Northern ColoradoÂ
Northern Arizona
Portland State
Weber State
Montana State
Idaho
Sacramento State
Idaho State
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