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Owls to Compete in Sunshine Slam Tournament in November
6/2/2025 1:03:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic's men basketball will participate in the eight-team Sunshine Slam Tournament, held from November 24-25 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Fla. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com.
The Owls are part of the four-team Beach Bracket, which also includes George Mason, Loyola Marymount and Ohio. Two semifinal games will take place on Monday, Nov. 24, with the championship game as well as a consolation matchup on Tuesday, Nov. 25. All-Tournament teams will be selected following the conclusion.
Matchups and schedules will be announced at a later date, with CBS Sports Network broadcasting all four games featuring teams in the Beach Bracket.
The Owls have been regular participants in November tournaments over the past three seasons, winning the ESPN Events Invitational at Walt Disney World in 2023 and then taking part in the 2024 Shriners Children's Charleston Classic the following season.
Head Coach John Jakus, entering his second season at the helm of Florida Atlantic's program, led the Owls to an 18-16 record during the 2024-25 campaign that culminated in a berth in the NIT, the team's fourth straight season with a postseason appearance.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at Ticketmaster.com or on the day of competition at the Ocean Center box office.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
THE BEACH BRACKET
Florida Atlantic
George Mason
Loyola Marymount
Ohio
THE OCEAN BRACKET
Bethune-Cookman
Jacksonville
Pacific
Stony Brook
ABOUT THE GAZELLE GROUP
The Gazelle Group is a sports marketing firm, specializing in event production and management, client representation, and sponsorship consulting. Gazelle produces numerous nationally recognized college sports events, such as the Empire Classic, Legends Classic, Gotham Classic, Sunshine Slam, College Basketball Invitational, Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off, Deacon-Wolverine Challenge, Boardwalk Battle, Jersey Jam, and Holiday Hoopfest as well as on-campus events at Duke, Kentucky, Ohio State, Marquette and other institutions across the country. For more information on the Gazelle Group, please visit gazellegroup.com.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
To stay up to date on all things FAU men's basketball, follow the Owls on social media @FAUMBB.
The Owls are part of the four-team Beach Bracket, which also includes George Mason, Loyola Marymount and Ohio. Two semifinal games will take place on Monday, Nov. 24, with the championship game as well as a consolation matchup on Tuesday, Nov. 25. All-Tournament teams will be selected following the conclusion.
Matchups and schedules will be announced at a later date, with CBS Sports Network broadcasting all four games featuring teams in the Beach Bracket.
The Owls have been regular participants in November tournaments over the past three seasons, winning the ESPN Events Invitational at Walt Disney World in 2023 and then taking part in the 2024 Shriners Children's Charleston Classic the following season.
Head Coach John Jakus, entering his second season at the helm of Florida Atlantic's program, led the Owls to an 18-16 record during the 2024-25 campaign that culminated in a berth in the NIT, the team's fourth straight season with a postseason appearance.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at Ticketmaster.com or on the day of competition at the Ocean Center box office.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
THE BEACH BRACKET
Florida Atlantic
George Mason
Loyola Marymount
Ohio
THE OCEAN BRACKET
Bethune-Cookman
Jacksonville
Pacific
Stony Brook
ABOUT THE GAZELLE GROUP
The Gazelle Group is a sports marketing firm, specializing in event production and management, client representation, and sponsorship consulting. Gazelle produces numerous nationally recognized college sports events, such as the Empire Classic, Legends Classic, Gotham Classic, Sunshine Slam, College Basketball Invitational, Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off, Deacon-Wolverine Challenge, Boardwalk Battle, Jersey Jam, and Holiday Hoopfest as well as on-campus events at Duke, Kentucky, Ohio State, Marquette and other institutions across the country. For more information on the Gazelle Group, please visit gazellegroup.com.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
To stay up to date on all things FAU men's basketball, follow the Owls on social media @FAUMBB.
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