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BASKETBALL TEAM TO TIPOFF 2008-09 AT 2K SPORTS CLASSIC
Jaguars to take on Northeastern University in opener
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INDIANAPOLIS - The IUPUI basketball team will open the 2008-09 campaign against Northeastern University as part of the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer at Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor, Mich.. Tuesday's game marks the first-ever meeting between IUPUI and NU. 

The winner will take on the winner of the Michigan/Michigan Tech game on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. with that game being aired on ESPNU. 

The Jaguars fended off a feisty University of Indianapolis squad in its lone exhibition game last Thursday, 83-75. Freshman Alex Young had 21 points and hit four threes and junior forward Billy Pettiford had 11 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. The Jags' superior length and athleticism led to a 42-32 rebound advantage and the Jaguars hit better than 48 percent of their field goal tries. 

Sophomore Leroy Nobles had 16 points and eight rebounds and JUCO-transfer Robert Glenn contributed 14 points on 7-of-10 shooting off the bench. 

Tuesday's game can be heard live on IUPUIJags.com and will be aired on a tape delayed basis on XL 950. Greg Rakestraw will call the action with that broadcast beginning at 10:00 p.m..
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