An array of teams from across the country. Exotic locations. Metal bleachers. Temporary courts laid in hotel convention centers.
These are among the characteristics of Thanksgiving college basketball tournaments. These events are certainly quirky, but they are beloved by fans and student-athletes alike, setting the tone for a team’s success and confidence for the remainder of the season.
Ball State, under first-year head coach Michael Lewis, participated in the Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship, which lasted from November 25-27. Over this three-day span, the Cardinals squared off against respectable mid-major competition in three games.
First Round vs Vermont (11/25)
The Cardinals drew the Vermont Catamounts in the opening game of the tournament, which set up the first ever meeting between the two programs.