Thursday, December 02, 2010

MACON, Ga. - For the third straight season, Atlantic Sun basketball conference play begins before the Christmas holiday with seven contests on both the men's and women's side slated for the weekend.

Three Thursday matchups begin the 20-game conference season. Mercer travels to Belmont, Stetson begins a weekend in Jacksonville against the Dolphins while FGCU takes on UNF all as doubleheaders. On Saturday, the Bears stay in Nashville to face Lipscomb while Stetson and FGCU swap River City opponents. On the women's side, two of the league's preseason favorites, ETSU and USC Upstate meet at the renovated Hodge Center. The Buccaneer and Spartan men square off on Sunday.

All Atlantic Sun conference basketball matches air on ASun.TV. Single-game subscriptions can be purchased for $5.99 or one can buy the entire season for $69.99.

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The Atlantic Sun Conference is an 11-member league committed to Building Winners for Life. The A-Sun stands for achievement with integrity in both the academic and athletic arenas, with a focus on the balance between the two for our student-athletes. Headquartered in Macon, Ga., the A-Sun boasts five of the top eight media markets in the Southeast. The A-Sun includes a blend of the most prestigious and dynamic private and public institutions in the region: Belmont University, Campbell University, East Tennessee State University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Jacksonville University, Kennesaw State University, Lipscomb University, Mercer University, University of North Florida, University of South Carolina Upstate and Stetson University.