SIU Men’s Basketball Set to Compete in 2025 Jacksonville Classic
09/18/2025 | 12:51:00 | Men's Basketball
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois Men's Basketball is headed to Florida this November to compete in the 2025 Jacksonville Classic, a premier early-season tournament featuring a diverse field of programs from across the country. The three-day event will be held November 23-25 on the campus of Edward Waters University in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Salukis will open tournament play on Sunday, Nov. 23, against Delaware of Conference USA, followed by a marquee matchup on Monday, Nov. 24, against UAB of the American Athletic Conference. All game times will be announced later.
SIU joins a competitive field that includes teams from the Missouri Valley, Conference USA, American, Horizon League, Southern Conference, Sun Belt, CAA, and WAC. Additional teams include UNCG, Youngstown State, UTEP, William & Mary, Georgia Southern, Abilene Christian, and UTSA.
"We're excited to be part of the Jacksonville Classic and to test ourselves against some strong early-season competition," said Saluki head coach Scott Nagy. "This is a great opportunity for our guys to grow, compete, and represent SIU on a national stage."
Ticket Information
Single-day passes, tournament packages, and courtside seating are now available at https://vivenu.com/seller/jacksonville-classic-mbt1. Seating is limited and expected to sell quickly. Fans, families, and alumni are encouraged to secure tickets early for the best availability.
Broadcast and Game Times
Viewing information and official game times will be announced in the coming weeks. For the latest updates, visit https://www.jacksonvilleclassic.com or follow @jaxclassicmbb on Instagram and Twitter.
The Salukis will open tournament play on Sunday, Nov. 23, against Delaware of Conference USA, followed by a marquee matchup on Monday, Nov. 24, against UAB of the American Athletic Conference. All game times will be announced later.
SIU joins a competitive field that includes teams from the Missouri Valley, Conference USA, American, Horizon League, Southern Conference, Sun Belt, CAA, and WAC. Additional teams include UNCG, Youngstown State, UTEP, William & Mary, Georgia Southern, Abilene Christian, and UTSA.
"We're excited to be part of the Jacksonville Classic and to test ourselves against some strong early-season competition," said Saluki head coach Scott Nagy. "This is a great opportunity for our guys to grow, compete, and represent SIU on a national stage."
Ticket Information
Single-day passes, tournament packages, and courtside seating are now available at https://vivenu.com/seller/jacksonville-classic-mbt1. Seating is limited and expected to sell quickly. Fans, families, and alumni are encouraged to secure tickets early for the best availability.
Broadcast and Game Times
Viewing information and official game times will be announced in the coming weeks. For the latest updates, visit https://www.jacksonvilleclassic.com or follow @jaxclassicmbb on Instagram and Twitter.
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