The Jacksonville Classic, one of the nation’s premier early-season college basketball tournaments, will return Nov. 23-25. This year’s event will feature a dynamic field of 10 programs, bringing high-level Division I competition and national attention to Jacksonville.
The Jacksonville Classic has quickly established itself as a staple of the college basketball schedule, delivering competitive matchups, national exposure and a boost to the local community. With programs from across the country converging in Jacksonville, fans can expect three days of high-energy basketball and memorable moments from the largest college basketball event on the East Coast.
Games are set to be played on the campus of Edward Waters University in Jacksonville.
Day 1
The event will tip off Nov. 23. Game one will feature a matchup between Delaware of Conference USA and Southern Illinois of the Missouri Valley. Followed in Game two by UNC-Greensboro of the Southern Conference and Youngstown State of the Horizon League.
Day 2
Nov. 24 is set to begin day two, with a premier early season matchup when Southern Illinois takes on UAB of the American. William & Mary of the CAA will take on UTEP of Conference USA. Youngstown State will play Georgia Southern of the Sun Belt. The night cap will feature Abilene Christian of the WAC taking on UTSA from the American.
Day 3
Nov. 25 will kick off with Delaware facing off with UNCG. UAB and UTEP will follow in game two. Abilene Christian and William & Mary face off in game three. UTSA will play Georgia Southern in the finale of the event.
Tickets can be found at jacksonvilleclassic.com. Seating for this year’s event is limited. Single day tickets, tournament passes and court-side seating will go fast. Viewing information and game times will be made available at a later date.