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Iowa remains undefeated, flexes strong defensive effort vs. BYU

Iowa came strong with its defensive effort late Friday, holding BYU to 30 percent shooting from the floor and forcing 20 turnovers as the Hawkeyes moved to 8-0 on the year at the Women’s Cancun Challenge.

VCU's hot start withstands late comeback effort from Providence

The VCU Rams were eager for the start of the Cancun Challenge and it showed on Thursday morning en route to a 57-51 victory over the Providence Friars.

SDSU holds off late Wisconsin charge to take opening game of Cancun Challenge

The San Diego State Aztecs remained unbeat (7-0) after knocking off the Wisconsin Badgers (5-2) in their opening game of the Cancun Challenge, 73-67. Freshman guard Nat Martinez led the Aztecs with 22 points while Veronica Sheffey added 15 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, and Jazlen Green scored 13 points.

Vermont feasts in the opening game of the Riviera Tournament in Cancun

No. 22 Iowa Hawkeyes earn a big win with a fourth quarter effort over Rhode Island

The #22 Iowa Hawkeyes (7-0), out of the Big Ten were missing their best players in Lucy Olsen, in a matchup with the Rhode Island Rams (4-4), but showed their depth by jumping out to a 19-15 lead after the first quarter in Cancun and finished the deal late for one of women's college hoops most notable teams.

BYU cruises past Rice to close out Thanksgiving Day games in Cancun

Everyone thinks that Thanksgiving is for football, but after today's display of talent, they might think again. BYU Women's Basketball matched up with the Rice Owls to conclude an action-packed day one at the 2024 Cancun Women's Riviera Tournament at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.

Loyola Marymount methodically moves on, tops Belmont to play for Riviera Division title

Second-half scoring bursts send Lions past UND for win in Mayan Division third-place game

Southeastern Louisiana prevailed over North Dakota on Wednesday in the third-place game of the Mayan Division at the Men’s Cancun Challenge, finally taking control with a 19-3 scoring burst over a seven-minute stretch late in the second half.

Gardner-Webb secures 2024 Mayan Division Championship with win against Bethune-Cookman

Despite a sluggish start in both of their two games in Mexico, Gardner-Webb (4-3) came to life on their trip to Cancun. The Runnin' Bulldogs faced off against Bethune-Cookman (2-5) for the 2024 Cancun Challenge Mayan Division Championship at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.

Belmont lights it up from downtown to secure win for third-place in Riviera Division

The Belmont Bruins (5-2) came out firing from downtown on Wednesday evening at the Hard Hotel Riviera Maya, and they did it in record-tying fashion, in the third-place game vs. Tulane (4-4) in the Riviera Division of the 2024 Men’s Cancun Challenge.

Loyola Marymount stages comeback to prevail in Riviera Division championship game

Both Wyoming and Loyola Marymount coughed up double-digit leads Wednesday in the Riviera Division championship game of the Men’s Cancun Challenge, but LMU sealed the deal late in the second half with Will Johnston hitting four free throws in the final 25 seconds.

Gardner-Webb overcomes turnovers to secure spot in Mayan Championship

You know it will always be a good time when you visit Mexico, but the opening matchup in the Mayan Division at 2024 Men's Cancun Challenge hosted at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya took it to a different level. In the opening game of the tournament, Gardner-Webb pulled off a stunner against Southeastern Louisiana, 73-69, on Tuesday afternoon.

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Cancun Challenges Announces Full 2026 Schedule

2026 Cancun Challenge Fields Begin to Take Shape

Tournament officials with the Cancun Challenge college basketball event are pleased to announce the participating programs for the 2026 edition, with the men's and women's fields taking shape ahead of another Thanksgiving week showdown at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.

Homecoming With a Head Start: Bilderback Reunites Her Core at Southern Miss

When Missy Bilderback accepted the Southern Miss job, it wasn’t just a homecoming for the alumna. It was a reunion. The first-year head coach returned to her alma mater and promptly brought six of her former players from ULM and Jones College – instantly giving the Lady Eagles an identity, a voice, and a head start.

2025 Cancun Challenge releases field and game schedule

The game schedule for the 2025 Men's and Women's Cancun Challenge has been released, with top programs set to compete during Thanksgiving Week at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.

2025 Cancun Challenge releases field and game schedule

The game schedule for the 2025 Men's and Women's Cancun Challenge has been released, with top programs set to compete during Thanksgiving Week at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.

Women’s Cancun Challenge field for 2025 starting to assemble

Officials with the Women’s Cancun Challenge college basketball event have some early information to share on plans for 2025, which will be the 20th edition of this unique tournament that takes place in Mexico during Thanksgiving Week at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.

Efosa's clutch free throws send Providence past previously unbeaten SDSU

Badgers charge past Rams to conclude Cancun Challenge

The Wisconsin women's basketball team (7-2) capped off their Cancun Challenge with a dominant 58-45 win over the VCU Rams (4-4) in the final game of the tournament.

Wisconsin muscles up in second half, tops Providence in Mayan Tournament action

Wisconsin shook off a rough start and an off game offensively from star Serah Williams to move past Providence in Mayan Tournament action Friday at the Women’s Cancun Challenge.

San Diego State moves to 8-0 on the year with win over VCU

Adryana Quezada led the way for San Diego State with 16 points and seven rebounds, and the Aztecs moved to 8-0 on the year with a victory over VCU in the Mayan Tournament of the Women’s Cancun Challenge on Friday.

Last-second layup sends Idaho State past Rhode Island

Maria Dias converted a layup with one second left in the game, and Idaho State pocketed a hard-fought victory over Rhode Island during the Riviera Tournament of the Women’s Cancun Challenge.

Rice enjoys hot shooting night at Women's Cancun Challenge

Rice outscored Vermont by a margin of 47-22 in the middle two quarters Friday, fueling the Owls to victory in Riviera Division play at the Women’s Cancun Challenge.