The Lufkin Panthers’ basketball team will have to wait a few extra days before opening the 2016-17 season.

Lufkin was originally set to start the season on Tuesday against Marshall, although that game was pushed back to Friday.

The game will now be played at 6 p.m. at Panther Gym with only the varsity competing.

Following Friday’s game, Lufkin will hit the road to take on Tyler Lee at 3 p.m. on Monday before taking a break for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Lufkin is coming of a season in which it advanced to the regional quarterfinals.