2023-24 Non-Con Schedule

[PGsHeroes32]

It is crazy to me that MU is yet to draw Minnesota in the Gavitt games.  As a MN resident, it is a matchup I would sure like to see. Especially with the Dawson connection before he's gone (assuming he's returning there next season, admittedly haven't paid attention).

Issue is Gophers are not even included this year and they blow.

So when we are expected to be good like we are they are never scheduling that.

[Uncle Rico]

It is crazy to me that MU is yet to draw Minnesota in the Gavitt games.  As a MN resident, it is a matchup I would sure like to see. Especially with the Dawson connection before he's gone (assuming he's returning there next season, admittedly haven't paid attention).

Agreed.  Haven't played them since 2000

[Jay Bee]

Yes, Dawson supposed to be back.

They're just so horrid that it may be many years before we'd ever get matched up with them, unfortunately.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Yes, Dawson supposed to be back.

They're just so horrid that it may be many years before we'd ever get matched up with them, unfortunately.

Makes sense - there were certainly a few opportunities in the last handful of seasons when we continued to draw Purdue, OSU and Illinois it feels like every other year.

[brewcity77]

We won't get matched with them as this is the last year of the Gavitt Games and if the schedule and skuttlebutt is any indication, it won't be renewed.

[Jay Bee]

We won't get matched with them as this is the last year of the Gavitt Games and if the schedule and skuttlebutt is any indication, it won't be renewed.

If Gavitt Games are dunzo I'd like to just schedule them. Needs to be at Williams though... so I can easily attend, and plus it's our only hope of it not being a Q4 game

[MuggsyB]

At Illinois.  Any concerns or should I just slot that as a W?

[brewcity77]

At Illinois.  Any concerns or should I just slot that as a W?

Historically, we aren't great in our first non-con road game. We have a five-game losing streak in the first road non-con game we play. The last time we beat a high-major team on the road in November was 20 years ago when we opened the season with a win at St. John's. Our only three road wins in November since the 2003-04 season were over Valpo, UW-Milwaukee, and Cal State Fullerton.

That's not to say we can't win at Illinois, but I'm not sure it's as simple as slotting it as a win.

[MuMark]

Why would anyone even think about " just slotting a win" in a high major road game?

TRank has Illinois as 50th in their preseason rankings.........certainly a very winnable game but we've lost road games to much worse teams over the years.

Ps And in the very recent past we lost a home game to Wisconsin.......they we're finished the year 57th.

[tower912]

So, no.  Do not just slot it as a win.

[MuggsyB]

I was just throwing it out there and not all that serious.

[Mu8891]

If true ... it's too bad the G games will be over.  I too would like to see MU play
MINN it MICH, but we have an outstanding NC schedule for this coming year.  Maui ... UW, ND, ILL

[Jay Bee]

Dain is a load to deal with pawz

[Mr. Nielsen]

We dates. All games on FS1

Monday, November 13
Xavier at Purdue
Michigan at St. John's (Played at Madison Square Garden)

Tuesday, November 14
Wisconsin at Providence
Marquette at Illinois
Iowa at Creighton

Wednesday, November 15
Georgetown at Rutgers

Friday, November 17
Maryland at Villanova
Butler at Michigan State

[wisblue]

Is it just my imagination, or was there some report or speculation that MU was going to play at Indiana in the Gavitt games?

[El Guerrero 2]

We dates. All games on FS1

Monday, November 13
Xavier at Purdue
Michigan at St. John's (Played at Madison Square Garden)

Tuesday, November 14
Wisconsin at Providence
Marquette at Illinois
Iowa at Creighton

Wednesday, November 15
Georgetown at Rutgers

Friday, November 17
Maryland at Villanova
Butler at Michigan State

Why the F is Butler playing MSU? And why is UConn left out entirely? Seems like major BS.

[lawdog77]

Why the F is Butler playing MSU? And why is UConn left out entirely? Seems like major BS.

At least DePaul is sitting this one out

[brewcity77]

Why the F is Butler playing MSU? And why is UConn left out entirely? Seems like major BS.

UConn isn't eligible because they were not in the league when the contract was signed. But this does feel like they're mailing it in. I think with the new B10 rights they aren't interested in continuing this.

[Herman Cain]

UConn isn't eligible because they were not in the league when the contract was signed. But this does feel like they're mailing it in. I think with the new B10 rights they aren't interested in continuing this.

https://www.ctinsider.com/sports/uconn-mens-basketball/article/sources-uconn-men-unlikely-play-year-s-gavitt-18075680.php

[The Sultan]

UConn isn't eligible because they were not in the league when the contract was signed. But this does feel like they're mailing it in. I think with the new B10 rights they aren't interested in continuing this.

Which is fine. With the expansion of the conference schedule to 20 games, you don't always need a series of "games" to set up high quality non conference match ups.  Just set up a home-and-home with a decent high level opponent, and that's good enough.

[TheButlerDidIt]

https://twitter.com/roccomiller8/status/1666856359382462466?s=46&t=ZqQldwwvE2UXafgTB6lu7w

Looks like Rider is on the schedule.

[brewcity77]

I like that add. Likely a Q4, but probably higher end of Q4. In the 5 years of the NET, they've only been outside the top-250 once and never outside the top-280. Their top five projected contributors are all seniors. High floor team that shouldn't hurt us.

[wadesworld]

I like that add. Likely a Q4, but probably higher end of Q4. In the 5 years of the NET, they've only been outside the top-250 once and never outside the top-280. Their top five projected contributors are all seniors. High floor team that shouldn't hurt us.

Uh oh.  Hope it's not game one.  Sounds like a recipe for a close game.

[Uncle Rico]

Future conference foe, St. Thomas is also on the schedule

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Future conference foe, St. Thomas is also on the schedule

That's cool.