College Hoops Exhibition Roundup

College basketball programs across levels were active in exhibition and preseason play this week, featuring scheduled season openers, showcase exhibitions and at least one major upset. North Platte Community College’s Knights are set to open their season Oct. 31 against Laramie County Community College. Auburn and Memphis met in an exhibition at State Farm Arena, with photo highlights featuring Memphis’ Aaron Bradshaw and competitive action for both teams. No. 2 South Carolina beat No. 11 North Carolina 91-82 in an exhibition to finish 2-0 in preseason play, with Ta’Niya Latson and Tessa Johnson scoring 19 points apiece and the Gamecocks forcing 15 turnovers. Iowa released a Megan Gustafson–narrated intro video ahead of an exhibition with Ashland and is scheduled to open its regular season Nov. 3 against the Southern Jaguars. In a surprising result, Division II Maryville upset Missouri 90-84 in overtime as Mizzou shot 3-for-30 from three and committed 18 turnovers.