THE Florida A&M University The Rattlers men’s basketball team is set to embark on an exciting 2024-25 season, featuring a series of competitive games against major non-conference opponents and SWAC rivals.
“Our schedule is very difficult to follow,” said the head coach. Patrick Crarey II“We are responsible for purchasing games in November and December to assist the athletic department; these games will be a unique experience for our players to play against top-tier college basketball programs, and it will prepare us for SWAC conference play. The SWAC is loaded this year; we look forward to growing together throughout the season and performing at our highest level in conference play.”
The season will begin on Nov. 4, 2024, with the Rattlers traveling to Texas to take on TCU, followed by another tough road game against SMU on Nov. 7. The team will continue its inaugural campaign on the road with a marquee game against Maryland on Nov. 11 before traveling to Gainesville to take on in-state opponent the University of Florida on Nov. 19.
The Rattlers return to the Al Lawson Center for their home opener on November 22nd against Trinity Baptist. This game marks the beginning of an exciting home schedule that will see the Rattlers host several key games throughout the season.
Highlights of the non-conference schedule include games against Bethune-Cookman in the 2025 opener on Jan. 4 in Tallahassee and the season finale against the Wildcats in Daytona Beach on March 8. The Rattlers also have home-and-home games with Southern, Grambling, Alabama A&M, Alabama State, Alcorn State and Jackson State.
The Rattlers host Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Mississippi Valley State while traveling to Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern.
Stay tuned for ticket information, game times and broadcast details.
This article was originally published on the Tallahassee Democrat: FAMU men’s basketball team releases 2024-25 season schedule
