FORT MYERS, Fla. – Fans of DUNK CITY won't have to go far to see their Eagles on Thanksgiving week. FGCU will be part of the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Nov. 23 and 25 at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on the campus of Florida SouthWestern State College.

FGCU headlines a division made up of Charlotte, Davidson, Georgia State, Northern Iowa and Tulane. First up for the Eagles will be Charlotte on Monday, Nov. 23 at 1:30 p.m. before FGCU faces Georgia State on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 4 p.m.

This will be the first time FGCU will face Charlotte or Georgia State on the hardwood.  

Ticket prices, sales and availability will be announced at a later date.

Travel packages for fans looking to enjoy Lee County and Southwest Florida during Thanksgiving Week are now available. Fan travel packages include hotel accommodations, game tickets to each game of the Palms Division and VIP parking at the arena. Fans can build their custom vacation experience by visiting www.fortmyerstipoff.com/travel.
 
The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village and the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa will serve as the host hotels for the teams of the Fort Myers Tip-Off, allowing fans to stay where the teams stay and experience resort life to the fullest.
 
Fort Myers and all of Lee County offer beaches, nature parks, highly regarded restaurants and many other attractions that will allow visitors to not only enjoy the action of the Fort Myers Tip-Off, but experience all that this amazing region of the country has to offer. Visit www.visitfortmyers.com for additional details on activities, dining and experiences in the greater Fort Myers area.
 
Prominent national brands, such as State Farm, Old Trapper and O'Reilly Auto Parts, have aligned themselves with the high-profile nature of the Fort Myers Tip-Off. Locally, Lee County will serve as hosts for the ninth-annual event, welcoming fans from across the country to Southwest Florida once again this November.
 
Fort Myers Tip-Off Palms Division Schedule

Date	Matchup	Time (ET)
Monday, Nov. 23	Northern Iowa vs. Davidson	11 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 23	Charlotte vs. Florida Gulf Coast	1:30 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 23	Tulane vs. Georgia State	4 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 25	Northern Iowa vs. Charlotte	11 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 25	Tulane vs. Davidson	1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 25	Florida Gulf Coast vs. Georgia State	4 p.m.

 
 
About the Teams of the Fort Myers Tip-Off Palms Division

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Charlotte 49ers
Head Coach: Wes Miller
2025-26 Record: 17-17
Record vs. Florida Gulf Coast / Northern Iowa: 0-0 / 0-0
Notables: Miller takes the helm at Charlotte this season after having spent that last five seasons at Cincinnati … Miller owns 285 career victories after also serving as the head coach at UNC Greensboro for 10 years from 2011-21 … the 49ers will welcome several new faces this season, including multiple Power Conference transfers in Jizzle James, Keyshuan Tillery and Jayden Fort, among others.
 
Davidson Wildcats
Head Coach: Matt McKillop
2025-26 Record: 20-14
Record vs. Northern Iowa / Tulane: 0-0 / 1-1
Notables: McKillop enters his fifth season as head coach after finishing the year with 20 victories and a berth in the NIT … Davidson went from the Southern Conference to the Atlantic 10 ahead of the 2014-15 season … The Wildcats have won 12 SoCon Tournament Championships and one A-10 Tournament Championship … Davidson last made in the NCAA Tournament as an at-large selection in 2021-22.
 
Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
Head Coach: Pat Chambers
2025-26 Record: 16-18
Record vs. Charlotte / Georgia State: 0-0 / 0-0
Notables: The Eagles are entering the fifth season of the Pat Chambers era, and will do so having the fewest number of transfer portal losses since last year, bringing back an experienced roster … Florida Gulf Coast advanced to the Atlantic Sun Tournament semifinals last season for the first time in five years … The Eagles return eight players from last season's squad while welcoming four incoming transfers.
 
Georgia State Panthers
Head Coach: Jon Cremins
2025-26 Record: 10-22
Record vs. Tulane / Florida Gulf Coast: 2-7 / 0-0
Notables: Cremins enters his first season with the Georgia State program, most recently serving as an assistant coach at Vanderbilt the last two years, where the Commodores posted a 47-22 record … Cremins has been part of three straight NCAA Tournament teams, two with Vanderbilt and another with James Madison in 2023-24.
 
Northern Iowa Panthers
Head Coach: Kyle Green
2025-26 Record: 23-13
Record vs. Davidson / Charlotte: 0-0 / 0-0
Notables: Made its ninth all-time appearance in the NCAA Tournament last season after winning the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament title … Green enters his first season as the program's head coach after spending the last five as an assistant at Iowa State … Green spent 16 total seasons at UNI in three separate stints (2001-03, 2006-11, 2012-21).
 
Tulane Green Wave
Head Coach: Ron Hunter
2025-26 Record: 18-15
Record vs. Georgia State / Davidson: 7-2 / 1-1
Notables: Hunter is beginning his eighth season with the program, which has steadily climbed the ranks of The American since his arrival … The Green Wave have finished with a winning record in three of the last four seasons after having finished under .500 in 12 of the prior 14 years … Hunter previously spent eight years as the head coach at Georgia State … Tulane is 7-2 all-time against Georgia State, with its only two losses coming when Hunter was the Panthers' head coach.
 
 
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About the Fort Myers Tip-Off

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An annual celebration of men's and women's college basketball, the Fort Myers Tip-Off welcomes the top programs from around the country for incredible competition to see which teams and their fans will #OwnTheFort during Thanksgiving Week. Contested at Suncoast Credit Union Arena, the home of Florida SouthWestern State College, the Fort Myers Tip-Off has quickly become a staple of the Southwest Florida sports calendar. To receive the latest email alerts regarding tournament news, ticket information and more, visit our website at www.fortmyerstipoff.com or www.womensfortmyerstipoff.com and follow Intersport Basketball on Twitter (X) and Instagram at @IntersportHoops.
 
About Intersport

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Intersport is an award-winning agency that fills the empty space between marketing campaigns and consumers—helping brands make more meaningful connections. Its industry-leading team offers expert insights in content marketing, experiential marketing, hospitality, partnership consulting and platform development. The Chicago-based agency also owns and operates events across the professional and collegiate sports landscape, including basketball, football, golf, pickleball and volleyball. Intersport has been headquartered in Chicago since its inception in 1985 and has an additional office in Detroit. Learn more at www.intersport.global and on social media (LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook).