Matchups Announced for 2026 Scout Jacksonville Classic
9/23/2026 10:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
ATHENS, Ohio – The 2026 Scout Jacksonville Classic has announced the matchups for this year's event, which will take place Nov. 22-25 in Jacksonville, Fla. at 'The Reef' on the campus of Florida State College.
The Bobcats begin the Jacksonville Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. ET when they face off with New Mexico State. This will be the fourth all-time meeting between Ohio and New Mexico State, with Ohio holding the 2-1 advantage. The two teams last met on Nov. 9, 2007, in Athens, where the Bobcats won the season opener, 80-72.
Ohio concludes the event on Wednesday, Nov. 25 against Rice. Ohio and Rive have faced off once, defeating the Owls on March 19, 2022, at the CBI.
Fans interested in attending the 2026 Scout Jacksonville Classic can purchase tickets here.
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The Bobcats begin the Jacksonville Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. ET when they face off with New Mexico State. This will be the fourth all-time meeting between Ohio and New Mexico State, with Ohio holding the 2-1 advantage. The two teams last met on Nov. 9, 2007, in Athens, where the Bobcats won the season opener, 80-72.
Ohio concludes the event on Wednesday, Nov. 25 against Rice. Ohio and Rive have faced off once, defeating the Owls on March 19, 2022, at the CBI.
Fans interested in attending the 2026 Scout Jacksonville Classic can purchase tickets here.
#OUohyeah
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