Gamecocks, Ospreys to face off in basketball matchup
Rivals to meet in non-conference battle
The South Carolina Gamecocks and North Florida Ospreys men's basketball teams will face off in a non-conference matchup on Tuesday, December 6th at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC.
The Gamecocks are coming off of a disappointing season in which they finished 18-13 and failed to reach the NCAA Tournament. However, they have a talented roster led by senior guard AJ Lawson and junior forward Keyshawn Bryant.
The Ospreys are coming off of a successful season in which they finished 21-11 and reached the CIT Tournament. They are led by senior guard Jarius Hicklen and junior forward Garrett Sams.
What to expect
The game is expected to be a close matchup between two evenly matched teams.
The Gamecocks have the advantage in experience, as they have several players who have played in the NCAA Tournament.
The Ospreys have the advantage in size, as they have several players who are 6'8" or taller.
The game is likely to be decided by which team can make shots from the outside.
How to watch
The game will be televised on ESPN2.
It can also be streamed on the ESPN app.
Tickets
Tickets for the game can be purchased at the Colonial Life Arena box office or online at Ticketmaster.
