Frisco, TX (October, 8 2024) - United Sports & Entertainment (@USportsEnt) will bring high-level college basketball with a great cause to Frisco (TX) and New Orleans (LA) with Compete 4 Cause Classic (@Compete4Cause) hoops series. The first leg of the 2-year neutral site series will take place Saturday, December 14^th, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Comerica Center in Frisco while Smoothie King Center in New Orleans will play host to the early-season event in 2025.

Compete 4 Cause Classic will feature a highly competitive match-up between Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) newcomer, the SMU Mustangs, taking on the LSU Tigers from the Southeastern Conference (SEC). First-year Mustangs Head Coach, Andy Enfield, takes over on the Hilltop bringing a wealth of experience and a proven track record of winning after leading the Southern Cal Men’s Basketball Program for the past eleven seasons. LSU Head Coach, Matt McMahon, has assembled a deep and talented roster as the Tigers look to build on last season’s strong finish and NIT berth.

The backdrop for Compete 4 Cause Classic will be rooted in service, inspiring the participating student-athletes to use their notoriety and influence to impact the lives of children in the local community. United Sports & Entertainment in connection with Compete 4 Cause Classic will partner with local community organizations in Frisco and New Orleans to provide enriching activities that will greatly impact underprivileged kids and be a rewarding experience for the student-athletes and universities.  

“We are very excited about Compete 4 Cause Classic and the opportunity that this sporting event presents to combine competition and community,” USE President Rhossi Carron says. "As with all of our USE events, the focus includes creating value that goes far beyond the games on the court. Our platform was constructed to highlight relevant social issues, with the idea of using the power of sports to create change in our communities and in ourselves. We look forward to utilizing the Compete 4 Cause Classic basketball platform to impact the lives of children in both the Frisco and New Orleans community."

Pre-sale tickets for Compete 4 Cause Classic will be available this Thursday, October 10^th, at 10:00 AM CST, while public on-sale is set for Friday, October 11^th, at 10:00 AM CST. Tickets can be purchased online at TicketMaster.com or at the Comerica Center box office. For group tickets and special rates for youth organizations and sports teams, please send inquiry to Tickets@USportsGroup.com. Television broadcast information will be released at a later date. For event details and updates, visit USportsEnt.com.

Compete 4 Cause Classic is a premier basketball event owned and operated by United Sports & Entertainment, LLC.