The UCF Knights men’s basketball team is scheduled to battle Florida Golf Coast University in an exhibition game on Sunday, October 20, at the Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida.
The UCF Knights vs FGCU will serve as a tune-up game as part of the teams’ preparation for the upcoming 2024-25 college basketball season, and at the same time, a charity event where the audience can donate for the benefit of Team Impact.
See 🫵 on Sunday
All proceeds from our exhibition will benefit @GoTeamIMPACT
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— UCF Men’s Hoops 🌴 (@UCF_MBB) October 14, 2024
Team Impact is an organization that allows persons with disabilities and ailments to sign up for athletic programs across the country.
This year, UCF brought in 12-year-old Jonah, who is afflicted with cystic fibrosis and gastroparesis, through Team Impact. Jonah is expected to join UCF in games, practices, and other team events over the next two years. Jonah is the brother AJ, who also signed with UCF via Team IMPACT.
UCF Knights Preseason Games
UCF Knights will have two preseason games slated in the coming weeks. The first one will be against the FGCU Coasts, also known as Dunk City, on October 20 at Addition Financial Arena.
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— UCF Men’s Hoops 🌴 (@UCF_MBB) October 15, 2024
The second exhibition match will be a road game against Georgia Bulldogs on October 29 at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia.
The upcoming exhibition match vs. FHCU will be free admission and fans will get the opportunity to meet and greet with Knights players after the game.
UCF Knight will begin its 2024-25 college basketball campaign against Texas Tech on Nov.4 at Addition Financial Arena.
