Hawkeyes open Cayman Islands Classic against Louisiana
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Game matchups for the inaugural 2017 Cayman Islands Classic were announced Thursday by tournament officials.
Eight teams will compete in the tournament, including the University of Iowa, held Nov. 20-22, at in the brand new John Gray Gymnasium, just minutes away from world famous Seven Mile Beach. Television information will be announced at a later date.
The Hawkeyes will face Louisiana in the opening game at noon (EST) followed by South Dakota State meeting Wyoming at 2:30 p.m. This will be the first ever meeting between Iowa and Louisiana.
In the first game of the evening session, Richmond plays UAB at 5 p.m. Buffalo and Cincinnati will conclude opening-day action in the final matchup starting at 7:30 p.m.
Semifinal round games are slated for 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. the following day, Tuesday, Nov. 21.
Losing teams will compete in their second game Nov. 21 with tip offs at noon and 5 p.m.
The seventh-place game will open the final day of competition on Wednesday, Nov. 22 starting at noon, followed by the fifth-place game (2:30 p.m.), third-place game (5 p.m.) and title game (7:30 p.m.) to crown the Cayman Islands Classic champion.
Each of the eight teams will play one preliminary home game prior to competing in tournament play.
SOURCE: https://www.hawkeyenation.com/basketball/hawkeyes-open-cayman-islands-classic-louisiana