ESPN and the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic announced Tuesday the lineups, times and television designations for the eight-team, four-day tournament. All 12 games of the tournament will be televised on one of the ESPN family of networks.
The Hokies will face either Furman or Penn State in the second round on Friday, Nov. 18. Tech’s second round match will be at 2pm/2:30pm.
ODU finished the 2021-22 season 13-19 overall, 8-10 in Conference USA action. The Monarchs are led by Jeff Jones, who pitched his 10thTh season at Norfolk’s head. The Hokies hold a 14-10 advantage in the all-time series, but the two sides have not played since 2007. ODU has won four of the last five meetings.
This will be Tech’s second appearance in the Charleston Classic. The Hokies went 3-0 in 2018 en route to the team title. Nickail Alexander-Walker, who scored 20 extra points in all three games, earned tournament MVP honors.
All-tournament tickets for the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic are on sale now. Fans can purchase a discounted Early Bird Premium Lower Seat for $170 (regularly $185) or Lower Bleacher/Upper Level for $120 (regularly $135) through August 20. All Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic seating is divided into those two tiers.
Single session tickets go on sale in October, subject to availability. Premium lower sideline tickets have sold out before October the past three years, so fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets are available at www.CharlestonClassic.com or by calling the College of Charleston box office at (843) 953-2632.
Out-of-town fans can find discounted rates at the tournament’s official sponsor hotels by going here. Charleston has been voted #1 City in America by Travel + Leisure for the eighth year in a row. Conde’ Nast has chosen Charleston as the 10th “Best Small Town in America.”Th consecutive year. The average high temperature in November is 70 degrees, which is a good time to visit.
About Shriners Hospitals for Children
Shriners Children’s is changing lives every day through innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and advanced medical education. Several locations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico offer advanced care for children with orthopedic injuries, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate. All care is provided regardless of families’ ability to pay. Shriners Children’s has treated more than 1.5 million children from more than 180 countries over the past 100 years.
For more information about the care provided by Shriners Children’s, go to shrinerschildrens.org. Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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