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Dolphins Host NC A&T Saturday, Ben Smith Jersey Retirement Set for Halftime

11/12/2021 11:33:00 AM

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville University men's basketball continues its season-opening homestand on Saturday afternoon against North Carolina A&T.
 
Part of Saturday's festivities include the retirement of former JU standout guard Ben Smith's jersey, which becomes the seventh retired number in JU basketball history. The presentation is scheduled for halftime.
 
WHO
 
The Dolphins (1-0) welcome in North Carolina A&T (0-1). The Aggies dropped its season-opening contest, 57-53, at UNCG on Tuesday. They were picked to finish third in the Big South North Division, the first year of the program in the conference after moving over from the MEAC.
 
WHERE & WHEN
 
The game is scheduled for a 2 p.m. tip on Saturday afternoon at Swisher Gymnasium.
 
MEDIA COVERAGE
 
ESPN+: Watch here
Scott Bacon handles the play-by-play, while new JU Hall of Famer Ayron Hardy is the analyst.
 
1010XL: Listen here
Voice of the Dolphins Scott Manze is joined by Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore for the radio call, which can be heard via the web stream or via the XL 92.5 FM app.
 
TICKETS
 
Tickets are still available for purchase online HERE.
 
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