CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The UNI men's basketball team has agreed to participate in the 2019 Men's Cancun Challenge set to take place at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.

The UNI men's basketball team makes a point to attend an early season tournament each year and the Cancun Challenge has become one of the premier basketball events of the year.  The Panthers will play in the Riviera Division with South Carolina, West Virginia, and Wichita State.

The Panthers will play two games against the Mayan Division, currently consisting of UT Martin and Gardner-Webb, with two additional teams still to be announced, and then play two games in bracket play on the resort Nov. 26-27. Further tournament details will be announced in 2019.

Teams and guests will stay and play at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. The resort's convention center ballroom is converted into an arena, which provides fans a special close-up view of the games.  Located just off the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea, Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya offers expansive outdoor pools and a private beach, this all-inclusive escape offers nine world-class restaurants, with eight bars and lounges.

Seating is limited for this exclusive event, and all fans should book land travel packages through Triple Crown Sports for admission into games in Mexico. Travel packages are the only way to guarantee admission to games at this time. For travel package information, contact Sarah Sullivan at 970-672-0533 (email to sarah@triplecrownsports.com) or visit the website at www.cancunchallenge.net.