2024 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic Information

The Murray State Racers have been selected to play in the 2024 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic! SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu hosts the eight-team ESPN event on Dec. 22, 23 and 25, which also includes Charlotte, College of Charleston, Hawaii, Loyola Chicago, Nebraska, Oakland and Oregon State.

OPPONENTS/BRACKET

The 2024 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic features a highly-competitive field. The Racers' opponents and full bracket will be announced in August.

The event covers three days of straight bracket play and a total of 12 games. The two teams that remain undefeated throughout will face off in the championship game on the final day of the tournament.

TOURNAMENT FIELD (2023-24 Results):

Charlotte - 19-12, 13-5 (American) | AAC Quarterfinalists
College of Charleston - 27-8, 15-3 (CAA) | CAA Champions, NCAA First Round
Hawaii - 20-14, 11-9 (CSUN) | CSUN Semifinalists
Loyola Chicago - 23-10, 15-3 (A10) | A10 Runners-Up, NIT First Round
Nebraska - 23-11, 12-8 (B10) | B10 Semifinalists, NCAA First Round
Oakland - 24-12, 15-5 (Horizon) | Horizon Champions, NCAA Tournament Second Round
Oregon State - 13-19, 5-15 (Pac-12) | Pac-12 First Round

TICKETS

The 2024 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic is part of the University of Hawaiʻi season ticket package, therefore individual ticket sales will not start until after the University of Hawaiʻi completes their season ticket renewals, expected to be mid-October. Once tickets are on sale, the Murray State Ticket Office will send out communication on how to purchase tickets for the event.

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Racers will be staying at the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort during the event. Outrigger Resorts & Hotels will be offering special fan rates by visiting their website HERE and using promo code HADHC. These rates include waived resort charges and 50% off valet parking.

FLIGHT INFORMATION

There are plenty of options to fly from Murray to Honolulu. Hawaiian Airlines, the event sponsor, is offering special airfare offers which can be found HERE.

RACERS IN HAWAII

Murray State's only previous visit to Hawaii was for the Rainbow Classic in 1998 under MSU Hall of Fame coach Tevester Anderson. The Racers defeated Southwest Louisiana during the tournament and also faced off against Charlotte and Florida State.

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2024 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic Information