The matchups and starting times for the Big Four Classic have been determined. The event, which is sponsored by Hy-Vee, will pit all four Division I men’s basketball teams in a matchup against one of the other in-state opponents. 

Northern Iowa and Iowa State will open the event at 5 p.m. Dec. 7 in Des Moines’ Wells Fargo Arena. Iowa will face Drake in the second match of the night, playing against each other for the first time since 2011 at 7:30 p.m. 

Each of the four universities will have an equal number of tickets available for the event, which will range in price from $25-$70. They will be good for viewing of both matches and will be available first to season-ticket holders at each university. 

The television information for the games has yet to be announced. 

— by Matt Cabel