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Men's Basketball to Compete in 2026 Fort Myers Tip-Off Palms Division

ATLANTA — Georgia State men's basketball is set to compete in the 2026 Fort Myers Tip-Off Palms Division on Nov. 23 and 25 at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on the campus of Florida SouthWestern State College.

The Panthers are part of a six-team field that includes host Florida Gulf Coast, as well as Charlotte, Davidson, Northern Iowa and Tulane. Georgia State will open tournament play against Tulane at 4 p.m. ET on Monday, Nov. 23, before facing Florida Gulf Coast at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 25.

The two-day event will feature three games each day, with contests scheduled for 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. ET.
 
Full 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.
 
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. Additionally, Margaritaville Beach Resort, located on beautiful Fort Myers Beach, is also available for fans to choose their ideal vacation experience.
 
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. 
 
To receive the latest email alerts regarding tournament news, ticket information and more, visit www.fortmyerstipoff.com
 
 
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