The Ferris State University men's and women's basketball squads will both officially tipoff the 2023-24 seasons this weekend as each plays a pair of regional matchups away from home.

The Bulldog men's basketball team, which was picked to win the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) this year, will face former league rival Northwood on Friday (Nov. 10) in the season opener in Painesville, Ohio. The game is slated for a 5 p.m. (ET) start at the regional crossover with FSU slated to take on host Lake Erie in the finale on Saturday (Nov. 11) at 6 p.m. (ET).

Meanwhile, the Bulldog women, who were picked second in the GLIAC and listed 20th in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) D2 Preseason National Rankings, will also compete in regional crossover action. The Bulldogs open the year on Friday with a neutral site contest versus Missouri S&T with tipoff set for 6 p.m. (ET) in Lebanon, Ill. Ferris State then squares off against host McKendree (Ill.) on Saturday evening at 8 p.m. (ET).

Both Ferris State teams return nearly every letter winner from a year ago this season.

There will be no local radio coverage of the weekend games due to other home events on the FSU campus, however both Lake Erie and McKendree will offer live internet statistics and a live video stream of all contests. Visit FerrisStateBulldogs.com and click on the respective men's and women's basketball schedules for a complete listing of available links.

Following this weekend's road action, the Bulldog men will return home to host Cleary University in the home opener on Wednesday (Nov. 15) at 7 p.m. (ET) inside Jim Wink Arena in Big Rapids. The women will continue their regional road action at Northwood the same evening before playing their first home game on Nov. 29 against Spring Arbor.

Tickets for all FSU home basketball contests can be purchased in advance online at FerrisStateBulldogs.com/Tickets.