CHARLESTON, S.C. --- ESPN Events has revealed the bracket for the Shriners Children's Charleston Classic, to be played Nov. 17, 18 and 20 at TD Arena in Charleston, S.C.
The field is highlighted by Colorado State (25-5), Davidson (27-6) and Virginia Tech (23-12), all of whom finished their 2021-22 regular seasons with 20-plus wins and played in the 2022 NCAA Tournament. Virginia Tech will return to Charleston this fall after winning the 2018 Classic. They will be joined by the College of Charleston, Furman, Old Dominion, Penn State and South Carolina.
In all, three Palmetto State teams will compete in the 2022 Classic: College of Charleston, the host school and a Classic participant for the first time since 2016; Furman, which won 22 games and advanced to the SoCon Championship game last year; and the Gamecocks of the SEC who are led by their new coach, Lamont Paris & 5-Star Commit GG Jackson.
The bracket-format tournament features 12 games over three days. The teams compete once per day, regardless of results. The two unbeaten teams will face off in a championship game on Sunday, Nov. 20, network to be announced.
Date |
Time (ET) |
Matchup/Event |
Network |
Thu, Nov. 17 |
11:30 a.m. |
Furman vs. Penn State |
ESPNU |
|
2 p.m. |
Old Dominion vs. Virginia Tech |
ESPN2 |
|
5 p.m. |
Colorado State vs. South Carolina |
ESPNU |
|
7 p.m. |
Davidson vs. Charleston |
ESPNU |
Fri, Nov. 18 |
12 p.m. |
Semifinal #1 |
ESPN2 or ESPNU |
|
2 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. |
Consolation Game #1 |
ESPN2 or ESPNU |
|
5 p.m. |
Semifinal #2 |
ESPN2 |
|
7:30 p.m. |
Consolation Game #2 |
ESPNEWS |
Sun, Nov. 20 |
10:30am |
Seventh Place Game |
ESPNEWS |
|
12:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. |
Fifth Place Game |
ESPNU or ESPNEWS |
|
12:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. |
Third Place Game |
ESPNU or ESPNEWS |
|
3:30 p.m. |
Championship Game |
ESPN2 |
View tournament bracket here
All-tournament tickets for the Shriners Children's Charleston Classic are on sale now. Fans can purchase discounted early bird Premium Lower Chairback seats for $170 (regularly $185) or Lower Bleacher/Upper Level for $120 (regularly $135) through August 20. All seating for the Shriners Children's Charleston Classic is general admission separated into those two tiers.
Single-session tickets will go on sale in October, pending availability. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance as Premium Lower Sideline tickets have sold out before October the past three years. Tickets are available at
www.CharlestonClassic.com or by calling the College of Charleston box office at (843) 953-2632.
Note for College of Charleston Men's Basketball Season Ticket Holders: Please note that you will receive a promo code for discounted all-session passes to the tournament after you purchase your season ticket for the 2022-23 season. The rate for season ticket holders is the lowest rate that will be offered, so please do not purchase through another avenue. If you have any questions about your season tickets or tickets to the 2022 Shriners Children's Charleston Classic, you can contact us at athleticstickets@cofc.edu or (843) 953-2632.
Fans traveling from out of town can secure discounted hotel rates at the tournament's official fan hotels, by going to
https://onlocationexp.com/college-sports/charleston-classic-tickets.
About Shriners Hospitals for Children
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a health care system with locations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Our staff is dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, conducting innovative research, and offering outstanding educational programs for medical professionals. Children up to age 18 with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care, regardless of the families' ability to pay. Within these broad service lines, many types of care are provided. For example, some locations offer reconstructive plastic surgery, treatment for craniofacial abnormalities or care for sports injuries. Generally, care is provided until age 18, although, in some cases, it may be extended to age 21. All services are provided in a compassionate, family-centered environment. For more information, please visit
shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.
About ESPN Events
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