By: Grambling State Athletics
ROCK HILL, S.C. | The Grambling State University men's basketball team tips the 2026-27 season off versus Northern Illinois in the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon. Tip-Off is slated for 3 a.m. EST at the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center and will be streamed live on YouTube and X.
Monday's game marks the start of head coach
Patrick Crarey's second season leading the G-Men. In his first season, the Tigers finished the season 14-19 and 7-11 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
This year, Grambling State features and overhauled roster with 13 new additions.
Mekhi Fitts and
Chancellor Perkins are the two returners from last year's roster.
Northern Illinois is led by head coach Matt Majkrzak, who is making his debut as the Huskie's leader.
NIU finished the 2025-26 campaign going 9-21 overall with a 4-14 mark in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). The Huskie feature a completely overhauled roster with no returners from last season.
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