10/22/2026 4:53:00 PM | General, Men's Basketball, Tickets
DAYTON, OHIO — With less than two weeks to tip off, Wright State University is thrilled to announce a SOLD OUT game for the Stars, Stripes and Flight Classic men's basketball game, supported by CareSource and The Big Hoopla.
The Nov. 2 game will feature a competitive matchup between the Wright State Raiders and the Air Force Falcons at the Nutter Center, while also serving as the home opener for the defending Horizon League Champions and the start of another exciting basketball season in Dayton.
"Fans have stepped up for both the Raiders and Falcons in an unprecedented show of support," said Wright State Athletics Director Brad Chandler. "We've hinted at a few surprises, but simply put, the Nutter Center will be the place to be for the opening night of college basketball."
The Dayton region has earned its reputation as the epicenter of college basketball, and Wright State is a big reason why. The Raiders have reached the NCAA Tournament in two of the last five seasons. Now they will open this season on a night that brings our community together to honor those who serve and have served our nation, while also kicking off The Big Hoopla, building toward the return of the First Four to Dayton March 2027.
This highly anticipated game will bring fans from across the Miami Valley for a special night of college basketball while honoring Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the U.S. Air Force, veterans and active-duty military.
Ticket holders will receive a free Vintage Rowdy T-shirt at the door. More details regarding pregame activities will be released next week.
The Stars, Stripes and Flight Classic men's basketball game starts at 7 p.m. in the Nutter Center. For more information, visit wsuraiders.com.
About Wright State University
A Carnegie-classified research university, Wright State University's main campus is nine miles northeast of downtown Dayton, Ohio, near the historic landmarks where Orville and Wilbur Wright taught the world to fly.
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The university operates a branch campus, Wright State University–Lake Campus, on the shores of Grand Lake St. Marys in Celina, Ohio. Wright State serves nearly 12,000 students and offers more than 200 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs through six colleges, the Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development and the Boonshoft School of Medicine.
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Wright State provides students with transformative educational experiences, including significant research and experiential learning opportunities. In addition to its portfolio of nationally ranked programs, the university is recognized as a leader for social and economic mobility among public universities and a leader in Ohio for providing an affordable college education.
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For more information, visit wright.edu.
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The Nov. 2 game will feature a competitive matchup between the Wright State Raiders and the Air Force Falcons at the Nutter Center, while also serving as the home opener for the defending Horizon League Champions and the start of another exciting basketball season in Dayton.
"Fans have stepped up for both the Raiders and Falcons in an unprecedented show of support," said Wright State Athletics Director Brad Chandler. "We've hinted at a few surprises, but simply put, the Nutter Center will be the place to be for the opening night of college basketball."
The Dayton region has earned its reputation as the epicenter of college basketball, and Wright State is a big reason why. The Raiders have reached the NCAA Tournament in two of the last five seasons. Now they will open this season on a night that brings our community together to honor those who serve and have served our nation, while also kicking off The Big Hoopla, building toward the return of the First Four to Dayton March 2027.
This highly anticipated game will bring fans from across the Miami Valley for a special night of college basketball while honoring Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the U.S. Air Force, veterans and active-duty military.
Ticket holders will receive a free Vintage Rowdy T-shirt at the door. More details regarding pregame activities will be released next week.
The Stars, Stripes and Flight Classic men's basketball game starts at 7 p.m. in the Nutter Center. For more information, visit wsuraiders.com.
About Wright State University
A Carnegie-classified research university, Wright State University's main campus is nine miles northeast of downtown Dayton, Ohio, near the historic landmarks where Orville and Wilbur Wright taught the world to fly.
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The university operates a branch campus, Wright State University–Lake Campus, on the shores of Grand Lake St. Marys in Celina, Ohio. Wright State serves nearly 12,000 students and offers more than 200 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs through six colleges, the Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development and the Boonshoft School of Medicine.
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Wright State provides students with transformative educational experiences, including significant research and experiential learning opportunities. In addition to its portfolio of nationally ranked programs, the university is recognized as a leader for social and economic mobility among public universities and a leader in Ohio for providing an affordable college education.
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For more information, visit wright.edu.
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