Upcoming College Basketball Doubleheader in Tampa

Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes will face off against Florida State Seminoles and Florida A&M Rattlers in a thrilling doubleheader at Benchmark International Arena on November 2. Both games are part of the Orion180 Tip-Off Classic and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. This event marks the first time these teams have played each other since 1991. The doubleheader promises to be a fitting kickoff for the college basketball season, despite the Gators' recent upset at Benchmark International Arena.

The games will take place on Monday, November 2, with the Florida Gators vs Miami Hurricanes game starting at 6 pm and the Florida State Seminoles vs Florida A&M Rattlers game following at 8:30 pm. Tickets for both games start at $53 after fees and include your seat for both games.

Both teams are excited to kick off their seasons in Tampa. The Florida Gators, who were a favorite to win the NCAA Tournament last spring, are looking for redemption after being upset by 9-seed Iowa at Benchmark International Arena. The Florida State Seminoles, under first-year head coach Luke Loucks, are showing signs of resurgence and are eager to play their first game of the season.

The Orion180 Tip-Off Classic is a fitting event for these teams to begin their seasons, with the games being broadcast nationally on ESPN. Dan Shell, President of Total Sports Consulting, is thrilled to launch this event, which includes four great State of Florida institutions, a Florida-based title partner in Orion180, and two nationally televised games.