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By: Ana Kieu

SAN JOSE, Calif. — San José State men’s basketball’s return to the hardwood is officially set for November 6 as the Spartans travel cross country to take on Hofstra in Hempstead, New York. The 2019-20 season opener is one 12 nonconference games scheduled to be played in addition to the 18-game Mountain West schedule previously announced.

Highlights of the San Jose State’s nonconference slate includes four matchups against Pac-12 opponents. The Spartans will hit the road for contests at Arizona (11/14) and UCLA (12/1) and will also face off with Oregon State on November 27 in Las Vegas, Nevada as part of the Las Vegas Classic. SJSU will also play host to the Stanford Cardinal on December 14.

“We are excited to get the season underway,” head coach Jean Prioleau said. “We’ve got a great schedule that features a lot of tough matchups that will provide our team with some challenges, and we look forward to accepting those challenges.”

Tip off times, as well as media coverage information, for all conference and non-conference games will be announced at a later date.

Fans can begin purchasing online ticket renewals in the latter part of July.