Home VCU to play in 2020 Charleston Classic
Sports

VCU to play in 2020 Charleston Classic

AFP

vcu men's basketballVCU will face off against a loaded field in the next season in the Charleston Classic Nov. 19, 20 and 22, 2020 at the TD Arena in Charleston.

Charleston, Florida State, Houston, Oklahoma State, Penn State, Seton Hall and Tennessee will battle the Rams in the ESPN-operated event. Seven of the eight teams in the field are currently ranked in Joe Lunardi’s Bracketology. Seton Hall (13), Tennessee (20) and VCU (21) also currently reside in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll.

VCU last participated in the tournament in historic Charleston during the 2011-12 season, when they defeated Western Kentucky and dropped contests to Seton Hall and Georgia Tech. The Rams would eventually win 29 games and reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament that season.

The Rams (4-0), who are also ranked No. 19 in the USA Today/Coaches Poll, will return to the floor on Saturday, Nov. 23 when they host Florida Gulf Coast at 7 p.m. at the Siegel Center.

Multimedia

 




AFP

AFP

Have a guest column, letter to the editor, story idea or a news tip? Email editor Chris Graham at [email protected]. Subscribe to AFP podcasts on Apple PodcastsSpotifyPandora and YouTube.

Latest News

route 250 interstate 81 staunton fishersville sign
Local

Overnight closure on Interstate 81 in Staunton area tonight, into wee hours Sunday

kiya thomas uva soccer
Go 'Hoos, Sports

UVA Soccer: 6-year-old Kiya Thomas signs on as newest member of ‘Hoos program

It’s rare to see a mid-season roster addition at the college level, but Kiya Thomas, the newest signee with the UVA women’s soccer team, is sure to be a key member of the program this season, and going forward.

uva volleyball
Go 'Hoos, Sports

Volleyball: Virginia rallies from two down, drops five-set thriller to Ohio State

Virginia dropped the first two sets to Ohio State on Friday night, but rallied to force a deciding fifth set, which the Buckeyes took to record the win in the non-conference matchup at the Aquatic & Fitness Center.

uva field hockey
Go 'Hoos, Sports

Field Hockey: #9 Virginia opens ACC schedule with narrow 1-0 loss at Duke

uva pep band
Football, Go 'Hoos

UVA Football: It’s been a while since we played WVU. Wonder why?

acc football
Football

ACC Football: Details on the 10-game Saturday schedule in Week 3

Kejuan Augustus Anthony
Region/State

Charlottesville Police announce arrest in Sept. 12 shooting on Downtown Mall