Northwestern Earns Two Nationally Televised Games at Charleston Classic

Northwestern will have an early opportunity to make a statement on the national stage when it travels to Charleston, South Carolina, for the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic in November.

The Wildcats now know when they will take the court, with Northwestern set to face Virginia Tech on Friday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m. CT before taking on Dayton on Sunday, Nov. 22, at noon CT.

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Both games will air on ESPN2, giving Northwestern two nationally televised opportunities to showcase its 2026-27 team. ESPN Events lists the six-team field as Northwestern, Virginia Tech, Dayton, Minnesota, Oklahoma State and Utah.

The Charleston Classic is an annual early-season college basketball event held at TD Arena in Charleston. The tournament gives teams an opportunity to play multiple nonconference games against quality competition in a neutral-site environment while also receiving exposure across ESPN platforms.

For Northwestern, the event also has some history.

The Wildcats last competed in the Charleston Classic in 2011, and they made the most of the opportunity. Northwestern defeated LSU 88-82 in the opening round, followed by a 69-65 victory over Tulsa and then defeated Seton Hall 80-73 in the championship game to win the tournament.

Nov 20, 2011; Charleston, SC, USA; Northwestern Wildcats guard Alex Marcotullio (4), guard Nick Fruendt (15), guard JerShon Cobb (23), and guard/forward Drew Crawford (1) celebrate their Charleston Classic Championship over the Seton Hall Pirates at TD Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Drew Crawford was named tournament MVP after scoring 27 points in the championship, while John Shurna added 19 points and seven rebounds.

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Now, 15 years later, Northwestern will return to Charleston with another chance to make an impact.

The Wildcats will face a difficult weekend. Virginia Tech and Dayton will provide two different challenges early in the season, forcing Northwestern to quickly learn how its roster responds when the…

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