Story by Ava Chuppe
Contributing writer
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On Nov. 25-27, the Murray State men’s basketball team will compete in the Gulf Coast Showcase in Estero, Florida at Hertz Arena.
In an eight-team field, the Racers will play three games in three days during the week of Thanksgiving, beginning with a game against the La Salle Explorers on Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m. The second game, which will be held on Nov. 26, will either be against Wright State or Weber State.
The final day of play will come against one of four teams making up the upper bracket: Northeastern, South Alabama, Drake or Miami (Ohio).
The Racers will return to the Gulf Coast Showcase after they first participated in the tournament in 2015 and made it to the final game.
The eight-team field is made up of strong teams, including Murray State, who won a first-round game against Marquette in the NCAA tournament last March.
Travel information for fans and preferred rates at the official tournament resort hotel can be found at www.GulfCoastShowcase.com.