Jacksonville, Fla. – The matchups for the 2025 Jacksonville Classic are set, and Youngstown State will face UNC-Greensboro and Georgia Southern at Adams-Jenkins Community Sports & Music Complex on the campus of Edward Waters University.
The Penguins will face UNC-Greensboro on Sunday, Nov. 23 and Georgia Southern on Monday, Nov. 24. Game times are still to be determined.
One of the nation's premier early-season college basketball tournaments, this year's event will feature a dynamic field of 10 programs, bringing high-level Division I competition and national attention to Jacksonville
The 2025 Jacksonville Classic field includes:
• - Abilene Christian (Western Athletic Conference)
• - Delaware (Conference USA)
• - Georgia Southern (Sun Belt Conference)
• - Southern Illinois (Missouri Valley Conference)
• - UAB (American Athletic Conference)
• - UNC Greensboro (Southern Conference)
• - UTEP (Conference USA)
• - UTSA (American Athletic Conference)
• - William & Mary (Coastal Athletic Association)
• - Youngstown State (Horizon League)
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.
Event Details:
Dates: November 23–25, 2025
Location: Edward Waters University, Jacksonville, Fl.
Tickets: Ticket information available at www.jacksonvilleclassic.com.
For all updated tournament information visit www.jacksonvilleclassic.com or follow on Instagram or Twitter @jaxclassicmbb.
Youngstown State opens the 2025-26 season at Pittsburgh, Monday, Nov. 3, at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.