SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida State and UCF both hit the hardwood atthe 2022 AutoNation Orange Bowl Basketball Classic, and Bally Sports Florida has announced it will televise the annual men’s college basketball doubleheader statewide.
The coverage from FLA Live Arena tips off at noon on Saturday, Dec. 17, with UCF facing Missouri. Florida State plays St. John’s in the second game, scheduled for approximately 2:30 p.m.
Craig Minervini will call the action alongside analyst Megan Perry, with Jeremy Taché reporting from courtside.
In addition to airing on Bally Sports Florida, the games can be streamed live on BallySports.com or in the Bally Sports app when viewers authenticate with their pay-TV credentials. Fans can also watch the coverage through Bally Sports+, a new standalone streaming service. For more information and to sign up, visit BallySportsPlus.com.
Fans attending the AutoNation Orange Bowl Basketball Classic can get to FLA Live Arena early for a free pregame holiday tailgate on the JetBlue Tarmac starting at 10 a.m., featuring music, games and fun for the whole family. Activities include visits with Santa, train rides, giveaways including AutoNation holiday scarfs, a toy drive collection and complimentary iced coffee and munchkins from Dunkin’.
A college recruiting fair will also take place from 10 a.m. to noon inside the arena’s North VIP lobby entrance, where students and families can learn from more than 20 colleges before the games. Each participating high school student will receive free admission to the doubleheader. Students can register at https://scholartrek.swoogo.com/orangebowl.
For tickets and more information, visit OrangeBowl.org/basketball.
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