Elevating the Summit: CBS Sports Network Showcases the Best of College Basketball

The Summit League has announced an exciting lineup of men's and women's basketball games that will be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network. This partnership promises to bring the thrilling action of Summit League basketball to a wider audience, showcasing the talent and competitiveness of these student-athletes on a national stage.

Igniting the Hardwood: A Captivating Slate of Summit League Matchups

Marquee Matchups and Homecoming Showdowns

The Summit League's national television schedule kicks off with a highly anticipated women's basketball clash between the 11th-ranked Duke Blue Devils and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, who received votes in the preseason AP Top 25 poll. This matchup will take place on November 17th at the newly-renovated First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings, South Dakota, setting the stage for an electrifying start to the season.The men's side of the schedule features an equally enticing matchup, as the second-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, a national semifinalist in 2024, visit the North Dakota Fighting Hawks on December 18th. This game will hold special significance for former All-Summit League performer Grant Nelson, who returns to his home state to face his former conference foes.

Intra-Conference Clashes and Rivalries Renewed

The regular-season slate is further bolstered by a series of intra-Summit League matchups, kicking off with a rematch of the 2024 men's championship game between the Denver Pioneers and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on January 2nd. The Pioneers, making their first-ever title game appearance last season, will look to avenge their loss as they visit the Jackrabbits.The men's preseason favorite, the Kansas City Roos, will make their first of two appearances on CBS Sports Network when they travel to Omaha to face the Mavericks on January 8th. This clash between two of the league's top contenders promises to be a thrilling showcase of the Summit League's depth and competitiveness.

Clash of the Titans: Top Teams Collide

The women's side of the schedule features a highly anticipated matchup between the top two teams from the 2024-25 preseason poll, as the South Dakota State Jackrabbits host the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles on February 8th. Both teams enjoyed 20-plus win seasons a year ago, setting the stage for a potential conference title preview.The men's schedule also features a clash between the North Dakota State Bison and the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles on February 13th, followed by an in-state rivalry game between the South Dakota State Jackrabbits and the South Dakota Coyotes on February 16th. The regular-season slate concludes with the Jackrabbits hosting the Kansas City Roos on February 23rd.

The Summit League Tournament: Crowning Champions on the National Stage

In addition to the regular-season games, CBS Sports Network will also air four games from the 2025 Summit League Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments. The men's semifinals will be broadcast on March 8th, followed by the women's and men's championship games on March 9th. This national exposure will provide a fitting conclusion to the Summit League's basketball season, as the conference's top teams compete for the ultimate prize.