Bobcat basketball teams will take on a long-time provincial rival to open their 2018-19 Canada West season this fall.

Brandon will welcome the Manitoba Bisons to the Healthy Living Centre on Friday, October 26. Tip-off is 6 p.m. for the women's game and 8 p.m. for the men's contest.

Brandon and Manitoba met in the opening round of the men's basketball playoffs last season with the Bobcats being edged by the Bisons in a one-game series.

"The Bobcats and Bisons have a long history of intense games and the season opener will be no exception," said BU coach Gil Cheung. "Manitoba ended our run last year and we look forward to the chance of exacting some revenge and getting off to a good start in the process."

The Bobcat men's team made the post-season for the second straight year after going 9-and-11 in 2017-18. On the women's side, BU had a record of 3-and-17

The Regina Cougars, Winnipeg Wesmen, Alberta Golden Bears/Pandas, UBC Thunderbirds and Mount Royal Cougars are also set to arrive at the HLC to battle the Bobcats.


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