VALLEY CITY, N.D. – The Valley City State University men's basketball team returns to its home floor Tuesday, Nov. 3, welcoming the University of Minnesota Morris to W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Central at the Bubble, following the women's matchup between VCSU and Minnesota Morris at 5 p.m.

The Vikings enter the contest with a 1-2 record after playing twice at the Corn Palace over the weekend. VCSU opened its season with an 88-38 home victory over Oak Hills Christian College before falling 84-81 to Hastings and 75-56 to Dakota Wesleyan in Mitchell, S.D.

VCSU demonstrated its scoring depth against Hastings, placing four players in double figures. Pearson led the way with 23 points, including 18 after halftime, while Jaelyn Johnson added 17 points. Maddox Griffin contributed 12 points and seven rebounds, and Logan Deal finished with 11 points. Joel Nelson recorded seven assists as the Vikings committed just six turnovers.

Tuesday's matchup gives the Vikings an opportunity to regroup at home and pursue their second victory of the season. VCSU will look to build on its strong first outing at the Bubble as it continues its nonconference schedule.

Last season's meeting between the Vikings and Cougars required overtime, with VCSU earning a 99-91 victory at the Bubble on Nov. 4, 2025. Minnesota Morris scored at the end of regulation to tie the game at 84 before the Vikings outscored the Cougars 15-7 in the extra period. Returning Vikings Logan Deal and Joel Nelson contributed 16 and 10 points, respectively, in the victory.

Fans attending Tuesday's doubleheader should note that the east-side doors to the Bubble are now open and available for use.

Live video and live statistics links are available through the men's basketball schedule at vcsuvikings.com. Following the Minnesota Morris game, VCSU hosts Trinity Bible College on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. Central.