Chattanooga, Auburn Set for 2025 Holiday Hoopsgiving in Atlanta

The Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball team, coming off a historic run to the 2025 NIT Championship, will face Auburn in the sixth annual Holiday Hoopsgiving event at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on December 13, 2025. This premier neutral-site event, which also features Georgia and Cincinnati, will be televised live on ESPN Networks, with game times and specific networks to be announced. Auburn, which has a 4-1 record in previous Holiday Hoopsgiving games and a 3-2 record against Chattanooga, will play the Mocs for the first time at a neutral site. The event supports Play for Orange, a non-profit raising awareness and funds in the fight against childhood leukemia, with donations benefiting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Ticket sales will begin with a school presale starting September 15, followed by a public on-sale on October 13, using Auburn's sales code WAREAGLE25. Meanwhile, Arkansas State will host its annual preseason men's basketball banquet, Hoops & Howls, on October 9, featuring a courtside dining experience, player and coach interactions, and auctions to kick off their 2025-26 season.