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2024 Women’s Cancun Challenge field announced

Before conference play in D-I women's college basketball takes root, the smartest fan bases plant themselves at one of the most exciting and engaging tournament settings imaginable, the Women's Cancun Challenge. Tournament officials are excited to announce the 10 teams making the trip during the week of Thanksgiving to the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.

No. 23 Washington State Prevails over UMass in Convincing Fashion

No. 23 Washington State Cougars improve to 7-0 on the year and 2-0 in Cancun Challenge play after defeating UMass 90-48 on Friday.

Maryland holds off Green Bay 68-59, Seller finishes with 23 points

The Maryland Terrapins (3-3) hold off Green Bay 68-59 as junior guard Shyanne Sellers finished with a game-high 23 points, nine rebounds and six assists.

Creighton powers past Michigan State behind the hot shooting of Jensen & Maly

Another game in the Cancun Challenge and another win for the Creighton Bluejays (5-1). The Michigan State Spartans (5-1) made them earn the 83-69 victory on Friday, in the first-ever meeting between the two schools, but ultimately it was the Bluejays stars that came out to shine.

Georgia Tech outlasts New Mexico at the Cancun Challenge

Although Thanksgiving was on Thursday, both the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-1) and New Mexico Lobos (4-2) remained hungry for a win in Mexico, in a battle between the Southeastern Conference and the Mountain West. Despite a slow start early, the Yellow Jackets came out on top with the 66-55 at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.

James Madison prevails over Montana State in an instant classic in Cancun

In what turned out to be one of the best games of Thanksgiving week across all of college basketball, the James Madison Dukes (5-2) battled their way back to defeat Montana State Bobcats (3-3) 65-62 in the late game of the 2023 Cancun Challenge Riviera Tournament.

Washington State Dazzles In Opening Game of Cancun Challenge

The Washington State Cougars (6-0) remained unbeaten on Thursday morning, knocking off Maryland, 87-67, in the opening game of the 2023 Women’s Cancun Challenge.

Green Bay in Cruise Control in Opening Day Victory

The Green Bay Phoenix started strong and never looked back en route to a thoroughly dominant victory over UMass, 85-52, on Thursday afternoon in the 2023 Cancun Challenge.

Creighton continues winning ways in Cancun with win over Georgia Tech

Everyone loves a holiday vacation to Mexico, but nobody does more than the Creighton Bluejays (4-1), who defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 57-46 in their opening game of the Riviera Tournament at the 2023 Cancun Challenge.

Michigan State delivers impressive win over James Madison in Cancun Challenge

The Michigan State Spartans (5-0) celebrated their Thanksgiving in style at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, defeating the James Madison Dukes (4-2) by a final of 95-69 in their opening game of the 2023 Cancun Challenge Riviera Tournament.

Montana State overcomes slow start to defeat New Mexico

After an action-packed day of women's basketball at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, one game remained and it was worth the wait. The night cap between the Montana State Bobcats (3-2) and New Mexico Lobos (4-1) saw a back-and-forth battle early on, with the Bobcats pulling away late, 75-57.

Chicago State works past Morgan State to win third-place Mayan Division game

Chicago State had five players score in double figures on Wednesday and rode a 27-7 advantage in made free throws to move past Morgan State to win the Mayan Division third-place game at the Men’s Cancun Challenge.

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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.