ROCK HILL, S.C. — The first NCAA Division I men’s basketball game in the country will be played in Rock Hill Monday morning.

The Winthrop Eagles will face the Queens University Royals at 8 a.m. at the Rock Hill Sports and Event Center.

This game kicks off the 2025-26 season as part of the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon.

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