Both squads arrive with blank slates, so the real story is who imposes its tempo first. The Flying Fleet will have to wrestle the Bulldogs’ familiar hardwood advantage in Asheville, and with no season leaders or recent form to lean on, every possession will feel like a gauge of who can dictate the pace.
Tip‑off comes Friday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. Central, streamed on the usual college‑basketball outlets. With the data well‑short of a playbook, it’s a gut‑check for both programs — make your pick now or jump into the debate on StreakChat.