Kentucky and Michigan State claimed wins at the Champions Classic, while Maryland now has Metro D.C. basketball bragging rights alongside George Washington. That and more in your recap of the first Tuesday of the 2015-16 season.
The Tip-Off Marathon's Daytime Shift
The second half of the Tip-Off Marathon began with a rematch of a morning thriller from last year's edition. While the winner was the same, as the Northern Iowa Panthers again defeated the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, this year's contest in Cedar Falls didn't require overtime. The Panthers prevailed easily, 70-60. UNI's recovery from a subpar opener against Colorado State was impressive, but don't worry too much about the Southland champs.