News Summary
The Augusta men’s basketball team is set to kick off its season at the 2025 Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic. This prestigious tournament will be held at Jenkins Fieldhouse in Florida and will feature ten elite NCAA Division II programs. The event promises to showcase thrilling matchups and new rivalries as teams from across the country compete over two exciting days. Augusta’s games include a matchup against Washburn and Lubbock Christian, providing a strong start to their season.
Lakeland, Florida – Augusta men’s basketball will commence its 2025-26 season by competing in the esteemed 2025 Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic. This notable event, announced earlier this week by Small College Basketball, is set to take place at Jenkins Fieldhouse on the campus of Florida Southern College on November 1-2, 2025.
Ten elite NCAA Division II programs have been selected to participate in this year’s classic, which signifies a competitive and exciting lineup for the tournament. This year’s edition includes teams representing nine different states across eight conferences. Among those competing, seven programs will be making their debut at the SCB Hall of Fame Classic, promising new rivalries and matchups.
Game Schedule
The tournament’s schedule features a series of games over the two days. Augusta’s opening game will take place on Saturday, November 1, against Washburn at 1:15 p.m.. The following day, on Sunday, November 2, Augusta will face Lubbock Christian at 11:00 a.m.. The complete game schedule for the classic is as follows:
Saturday, November 1
- 11:00 a.m. – UVA-Wise vs. Lubbock Christian
- 1:15 p.m. – Washburn vs. Augusta
- 3:30 p.m. – Dallas Baptist vs. Michigan Tech
- 5:45 p.m. – Florida Southern vs. Alaska Anchorage
- 8:00 p.m. – Daemen vs. Lenoir-Rhyne
Sunday, November 2
- 11:00 a.m. – Augusta vs. Lubbock Christian
- 1:15 p.m. – Dallas Baptist vs. Washburn
- 3:30 p.m. – Lenoir-Rhyne vs. Michigan Tech
- 5:45 p.m. – Florida Southern vs. UVA-Wise
- 8:00 p.m. – Daemen vs. Alaska Anchorage
Event Background
The SCB Hall of Fame Classic first commenced in 2016 in Evansville, Indiana. Since its inception, it has evolved into a prominent in-season tournament for Division II men’s basketball, providing teams a platform to showcase their skills early in the season. This partnership with Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing and Visit Central Florida highlights the community’s support for collegiate athletics and enhances the experience for both players and fans.
For additional details regarding the tournament and team information, interested parties can visit the official Small College Basketball website, where they frequently update about events and news related to the classic.
The participation of Augusta in the 2025 Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic not only marks a significant opportunity for the team to establish itself at the start of the season but also reflects its status within the competitive landscape of Division II basketball.
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- Augusta Jags: Jaguars Scheduled for SCB Hall of Fame Classic
- Wikipedia: College basketball
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- Google Search: Division II basketball
- Augusta Jags: Augusta Men’s Basketball Earns NCAA Tournament Bid
- Google Scholar: NCAA basketball tournament
- Augusta Jags: Tip Off Time for NCAA Regional Opener
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Basketball
- Augusta Jags: Jaguars Fall to No. 10 Lenoir-Rhyne
- Google News: Augusta men’s basketball
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