News – Fort Myers Tip-Off

Michigan Claims Fort Myers Tip-Off Tournament Championship

November 28, 2024

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 27, 2024) - The Michigan Wolverines claimed the 2024 Fort Myers Tip-Off championship in impressive fashion on Wednesday night, defeating Xavier 78-53 in front of a...

Miami (OH) Claims 2024 Fort Myers Tip-Off Palms Division Title

November 27, 2024

The Miami University men's basketball team edged past Mercer 75-72 Tuesday afternoon to win the Fort Myers Tip-Off Palms Division Championship. All five members of Miami's starting lineup scored in...

Beach Division Title Game Set Between Michigan and Xavier

November 26, 2024

Second-Half Surge Leads to Michigan to Beach Division Semifinal Win The University of Michigan men's basketball team used a strong second half to pull away from Virginia Tech, defeating the Hokies...

Mercer and Miami (OH) Earn Semifinal Wins, Head to Palms Division Title Game

November 26, 2024

Mercer Wins Overtime Thriller Over Against Jacksonville, 90-89 Freshman Brady Shoulders knocked made a game-tying three-pointer in the final seconds of regulation and Tyler Johnson made four pressure free throws in overtime as the Mercer...

Michigan State, North Carolina Anchor 2025 Fort Myers Tip-Off

November 21, 2024

FORT MYERS, Fla. (November 21, 2024) – Two of college basketball’s iconic programs – Michigan State and North Carolina – will square off next Thanksgiving Day as part of the...

Single-Session Tickets for Fort Myers Tip-Off on Sale Now

October 24, 2024

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 24, 2024) – Single-session tickets for the Fort Myers Tip-Off (Nov. 25-27) and the Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off (Nov. 28-30) are on sale now....

Tickets on Sale Now for Fort Myers Tip-Off

September 23, 2024

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 23, 2024) – Division-specific tickets for the Beach and Palms Division of the Fort Myers Tip-Off as well as the Island and Shell Division of the...

Matchups, Schedule Set for 2024 Fort Myers Tip-Off

July 10, 2024

FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 10, 2024) – Matchups and game times have been announced for every game of the Fort Myers Tip-Off Beach and Palms Divisions, which will be held...

Fort Myers Tip-Off Palms Division Field Announced

June 12, 2024

FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 12, 2024) – The Palms Division of the Fort Myers Tip-Off was announced today, featuring four teams taking part in a bracketed tournament on Nov. 25-26...

Xavier Travel Packages on Sale Now for 2024 Fort Myers Tip-Off

February 15, 2024

Travel packages for Xavier fans looking to join the Musketeers at the 2024 Fort Myers Tip-Off are on sale now. The 2024 Tournament, which will also feature Michigan, South Carolina...

Michigan, Virginia Travel Packages on Sale Now for 2024 Fort Myers Tip-Off

February 8, 2024

Travel packages for Michigan and Virginia Tech fans looking to join the Hokies at the 2024 Fort Myers Tip-Off are on sale now. The 2024 Tournament, which will also feature...

Badgers Claw Back to Win Beach Division Crown

November 23, 2023

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Max Klesmit scored all 12 of his points in the second half and Wisconsin rallied from an eight-point halftime deficit to defeat SMU 69-61 on Wednesday night in...

Virginia Grinds out 56-54 Win Against West Virginia

November 23, 2023

FORT MYERS, Fla. — In the consolation game of the Fort Myers Classic, No. 24 Virginia rallied for a 56-54 win over West Virginia on Wednesday night at Suncoast Credit Union...

App State Finishes 2-0 in Fort Myers, Defeats Murray State

November 23, 2023

FORT MYERS, Fla. – On a day where offense came at a premium, the App State Mountaineers (3-2) grinded out a tough 67-57 win against the Murray State Racers (2-2). On...

Big Second Half Lifts App State to 86-56 Win Over UNC Wilmington

November 21, 2023

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Falling to a 10-point deficit with just over four minutes to play in the first half, the App State Mountaineers (2-2) would end the game on a...

Big Second Half Lifts SMU Past West Virginia

November 21, 2023

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) -- Zhuric Phelps scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and SMU pulled away midway through the second half to beat West Virginia 70-58 on Monday night in the...

Wisconsin Dominant in 65-41 Win Over UVA

November 21, 2023

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Steven Crowl had 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead Wisconsin to a 65-41 win over No. 24 Virginia in the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Monday night. John Blackwell added...

UNCW Rallies Late, Knocks Off Murray State

November 21, 2023

UNCW overcame a 10-point deficit in the final 6:21 of the second half to force overtime and Shykeim Phillips scored eight of his 19 points in the extra session as the Seahawks...

2024 Fort Myers Tip-Off Beach Division Announced

November 20, 2023

FORT MYERS, Fla. (November 20, 2023) – Michigan, Xavier, Virginia Tech and South Carolina are the four teams participating in the Beach Division of 2024 Fort Myers Tip-Off, scheduled for...

Highly Anticipated Fort Myers Tip-Off Begins Monday

November 18, 2023

FORT MYERS, Fla. (November 18, 2023) – The sixth-annual Fort Myers Tip-Off gets underway Monday with highly anticipated matchups set over the course of three days inside Suncoast Credit Union...

Fort Myers Tip-Off Announces Beach Division Sellout

November 16, 2023

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 16, 2023) – Tickets for the Beach Division of the Fort Myers Tip-Off, featuring Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and SMU, are sold out, tournament organizers announced...

Tickets on Sale Wednesday for Fort Myers Tip-Off Events

September 18, 2023

Division-specific tickets for the Beach and Palms Division of the Fort Myers Tip-Off as well as the Island and Shell Division of the Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off will...

Intersport Announces Lineup for Fort Myers Tip-Off Palms Division

August 23, 2023

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 23, 2023) – The Palms Division of the Fort Myers Tip-Off was announced today, featuring a round-robin schedule between Appalachian State, Murray State and UNC Wilmington...

Matchups Announced for 2023 Fort Myers Tip-Off Beach Division

July 7, 2023

Opening-round matchups for the Beach Division of the 2023 Fort Myers Tip-Off are set as Wisconsin will square off against Virginia at 6 p.m. ET and West Virginia will face...

Travel Packages on Sale Now for 2023 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off

February 1, 2023

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2023) – Travel packages for the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Beach Division are on sale now for Wisconsin, West Virginia, Virginia and SMU...

Bulldogs Claim 2022 Rocket Mortgage Tip-Off Championship

November 24, 2022

Mississippi State relied on tough defense down the stretch and held on for a thrilling 52-49 win over Utah in the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Beach Division championship game...

Marquette Soars Past Georgia Tech in Beach Division Third Place Game

November 24, 2022

Marquette utilized a balanced, high-octane scoring attack en route to an 84-60 win over Georgia Tech in the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Beach Division third-place game on Wednesday night. Four...

Huefner, Powers Lead Sam Houston to Palms Division Title

November 23, 2022

Donte Powers and Cameron Huefner combined for 42 points as Sam Houston rolled to the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Palms Division title, defeating South Dakota, 80-49, on Wednesday afternoon. Powers...

NIU Cruises Past LIU in Palms Division Third-Place Game

November 23, 2022

Keshawn Williams dropped 28 points as Northern Illinois clinched third place in the Palms Division of the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off in dominating fashion, winning 86-61 over Long Island...

Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia and SMU Make Up 2023 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Field

November 23, 2022

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 23, 2022) – The four-team Beach Division field of the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off was announced today, featuring four power conference programs that are set...

Late Run Leads South Dakota Over LIU

November 22, 2022

A late second-half surge powered South Dakota over Long Island University, 68-58, in Palms Division action at the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off on Tuesday afternoon. Mason Archambault scored 19 points...

Palms Division Results

November 22, 2022

Huefner, Powers Lead Sam Houston to Palms Division Title Donte Powers and Cameron Huefner combined for 42 points as Sam Houston rolled to the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Palms Division...

Sam Houston Rolls to Victory Over NIU

November 22, 2022

Qua Grant scored 19 points as Sam Houston’s high-octane offense dominated Northern Illinois, 88-54, in Palms Division action at the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off on Tuesday afternoon. The Bearkats’ offense...

Mississippi State Outlasts Marquette, 58-55

November 22, 2022

Tough defense and clutch free-throw shooting led the way as Mississippi State held on to defeat Marquette, 58-55, at the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off at Suncoast Credit Union Arena...

Utah Runs Past Georgia Tech, 68-64

November 22, 2022

Gabe Madsen scored 16 points, including two key free throws late, as Utah defeated Georgia Tech, 68-64 in the opening game of the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off at Suncoast...

Single-Session Tickets on Sale Now for 2022 Fort Myers Tip-Off

November 7, 2022

Single-session tickets for the Beach and Palms Divisions of the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off as well as the Island Division of the Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off are...

Fort Myers Tip-Off Remains on as Planned

October 21, 2022

Save these dates, Nov. 21-27: The 2022 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off and Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off remain on as previously announced. The impact of Hurricane Ian is significant...

Relief and Response Updates Following Hurricane Ian

September 29, 2022

Following are details and information regarding relief and response updates from Lee County in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Additional information on how to help and support those that...

Tickets on Sale Now for Fort Myers Tip-Off Events

September 20, 2022

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 22, 2022) – Division-specific tickets for the Beach and Palms Division of the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off as well as the Island Division of the...

What They're Saying: The Head Coaches on the 2022 Tournament

July 21, 2022

Georgia Tech Head Coach Josh Pastner“We’re excited to participate in the Tip-Off and look forward to being in Fort Myers the week of Thanksgiving. With Utah, Marquette and Mississippi State...

Matchups Announced for 2022 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off

July 21, 2022

FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 21, 2022) – Beach and Palms Division brackets have been set for the 2022 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off, which will take place Nov. 21-23 at...

Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Palms Division Announced

July 1, 2022

FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 1, 2022) – Long Island University, Northern Illinois, South Dakota and Sam Houston make up the four-team field for the 2022 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off...

Travel Packages on Sale Now for 2022 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off

March 8, 2022

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 8, 2022) – Travel packages for the 2022 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Beach Division are on sale now for Georgia Tech, Marquette, Mississippi State and...

Georgia Tech, Marquette, Mississippi State and Utah Make Up 2022 Beach Division Field

February 1, 2022

FORT MYERS, Fla. (February 1, 2022) – The four-team Beach Division field of the 2022 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off was announced today, featuring four power conference programs that are...

Appleby's Buzzer Beater Gives Gators the Title

November 25, 2021

Tyree Appleby hit the game-winning 3-pointer as time expired to lift Florida to a dramatic come-from behind victory over Ohio State, 71-68, in the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Beach...

Seton Hall Takes 62-59 Win Over Cal For Third Place

November 25, 2021

Jared Rhoden dropped 21 points, and timely defense and free throw shooting down the stretch led Seton Hall to a 62-59 victory over Cal in the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers...

Southern Utah Wins Palms Division Title

November 24, 2021

John Knight III scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half to lead Southern Utah over Bowling Green to win the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Palms Division...

Yale Secures Third Place After 69-56 Win Over Milwaukee

November 24, 2021

Azar Swain scored 16 points and Yale relied on its stifling defense en route to a 69-56 win over Milwaukee in the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Palms Division third-place...

Bowling Green, Southern Utah Set to Meet for Palms Division Title

November 23, 2021

Daeqwon Plowden tied a career-high with 26 points, and a substantial second-half run keyed Bowling Green to an 82-68 victory over Milwaukee in Palms Division action at the Rocket Mortgage...

Southern Utah Rallies for 88-85 Overtime Win

November 23, 2021

John Knight III scored 19 points, including the go-ahead free throws to erase a five-point overtime deficit, as Southern Utah defeated Yale, 88-85 on Tuesday at the Rocket Mortgage Fort...

Florida Cruises to Victory Over Cal, Sets Showdown with Ohio State

November 23, 2021

A huge first-half run fueled a high-octane offense to lead No. 23 Florida past Cal, 80-60 on Monday evening at the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off. It was a balanced scoring...

Johnson's Game-Winner, Liddell's 28 Push Ohio State Past Seton Hall

November 23, 2021

Meechie Johnson, Jr. hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2.3 seconds left to lead Ohio State past Seton Hall, 79-76, and cap a wild opening game at the Rocket Mortgage Fort...

Fourth-Annual Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Begins Monday

November 19, 2021

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 19, 2021) – The fourth-annual Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off is set to begin Monday at the Suncoast Credit Union Arena on the campus of Florida...

Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Single-Session Tickets on Sale Now

October 26, 2021

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2021) – Single-Session tickets for the 2021 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off will be available beginning at Noon ET on Wednesday. Single-Session tickets begin at...

Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Tickets On Sale Wednesday

September 28, 2021

Division-specific tickets for the 2021 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Beach and Palms Divisions will go on sale at Noon ET Wednesday. Tickets can be purchased through fortmyerstipoff.com/tickets or by...

Game Times Announced for 2021 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off

September 17, 2021

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Game times have been announced for the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off, which is scheduled for November 22-24 at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers....

Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Brackets Announced

August 5, 2021

What They're Saying: Coaches Weigh in on the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-OffParticipating Team Quick Facts FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 5, 2021) – The two, four-team brackets of the 2021 Rocket...

What They’re Saying: Head Coaches On The Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off

August 5, 2021

Cal Head Coach Mark FoxThe Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off will give our team a terrific opportunity to play against high-caliber competition and we’re excited to be a part of...

2021 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Team Notes

August 5, 2021

Beach DivisionCal BearsHead Coach: Mark Fox2020-21 Record: 9-20Notes: Head coach Mark Fox enters his third season with the program, and has averaged nearly 20 wins each year in his 16-year...

Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Announces Expanded Tournament Field

June 16, 2021

FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 16, 2021) – The Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off will welcome four more teams to Southwest Florida as part of the tournament schedule this season, expanding...

Travel Packages on Sale Now for Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off

June 16, 2021

FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 16, 2021) – Travel packages for the 2021 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Beach and Palms Divisions are on sale now for fans looking to spend...

Ohio State an Early 2022 National Title Favorite

April 8, 2021

Ohio State is widely considered to be one of the leading contenders to take home the 2022 national championship, based on the Buckeyes’ standing in various “Way Too Early” Top...

Florida, Ohio State, Cal, Seton Hall Head to Southwest Florida for 2021 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off

March 31, 2021

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 31, 2021) – Florida, Ohio State, Cal and Seton Hall make up the four-team field for the 2021 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off, Tournament officials announced...

Jayhawks Notch 94-72 Win Over St. Joe's

November 27, 2020

The Kansas Jayhawks earned their first victory of the 2020-21 season behind a career-game from sophomore Christian Braun, who scored a career-high 30 points and 9 rebounds, as No. 6...

Gonzaga Goes 2-0, Defeats Auburn

November 27, 2020

Drew Timme had 28 points and 10 rebounds, Corey Kispert scored 25 points and top-ranked Gonzaga cruised past Auburn 90-67 on Friday in the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off. Timme, who left the game...

Tigers Take Down Hawks in Overtime

November 27, 2020

Five players reached double figures as Auburn won its season opener against Saint Joseph's, 96-91, in overtime Thursday night at the Fort Myers Tip-Off. The Tigers were led by double-doubles from Jaylin...

Gonzaga Pulls Away From Kansas, 102-90

November 26, 2020

Drew Timme scored 25 points, Jalen Suggs had 24 and Corey Kispert added 23 as No. 1 Gonzaga pulled away from No. 6 Kansas for a 102-90 victory Thursday in the season opener for both...

Third-Annual Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Begins Thanksgiving Day

November 24, 2020

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 24, 2020) – The third-annual Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off is set to take place at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on the campus of Florida SouthWestern...

Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Welcomes Gonzaga, Kansas, Auburn, Saint Joseph’s to Southwest Florida

November 6, 2020

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2020) – Gonzaga, Kansas, Auburn and Saint Joseph’s make up the four-team field for the 2020 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off, event organizers announced today....

Where They Rank: Looking Ahead to the 2020-21 College Basketball Season

April 6, 2020

With the conclusion of the 2019-20 college basketball season, members of the media have begun looking ahead to next season, including a pair of teams that will participate in the 2020 Rocket...

Pitt Pulls Away From Northwestern to Win the 2019 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off

November 28, 2019

Four Pitt starters scored in double-figures, led by a game-high 21 points from Tournament MVP Justin Champagnie, to carry the Panthers to a 72-59 victory over Northwestern in the championship game of...

Kennell’s Big Night Sends Bradley to 73-60 victory over Kansas State

November 28, 2019

After being held to just one point in Bradley’s semifinal loss to Northwestern on Monday night, Nate Kennell scored 22 points on 7 of 11 shooting, including six 3-point buckets, to guide...

2020 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Field Announced

November 27, 2019

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 27, 2019) – The teams for the 2020 Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans Fort Myers Tip-Off were announced today, revealing a field that features some of...

Spencer’s Career Night Lifts Wildcats to Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Title Game

November 26, 2019

Pat Spencer poured in a career high 23 points on 9 of 12 shooting, leading the way for Northwestern in a convincing 78-51 victory over Bradley in the second semifinal...

Panthers Escape With Thrilling 63-59 Win Over K-State in Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Opener

November 26, 2019

Xavier Johnson scored all 12 of his points in the second half, including four in the decisive final seconds to give Pitt a 63-59 victory over Kansas State in the first semifinal...

Second Annual Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Begins Monday

November 23, 2019

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 23, 2019) – The second annual Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans Fort Myers Tip-Off is set to take place Thanksgiving Week in Southwest Florida, featuring four major conference programs...

Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Campus Game Recaps

November 23, 2019

Bradley Captures Victory Over Radford in Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Campus Game Bradley picked up its fourth consecutive win, beating Radford 70-61 in a Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off campus game Friday evening. The...

Details Announced for Inaugural Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Coaches Clinic

September 16, 2019

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept 26, 2019) – Launched in conjunction with the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off, the Tournament’s inaugural Coaches Clinic will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, at North Fort Myers Recreation Center....

Full-Tournament Tickets for 2019 Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off On Sale Wednesday

September 16, 2019

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 16, 2019) – Full-Tournament tickets for the 2019 Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans Fort Myers Tip-Off will go on sale at 10 a.m. ET Wednesday. Tickets can be purchased...

Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Announces 2019 Bracket

July 10, 2019

FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 10, 2019) – Pitt will take on Kansas State and Northwestern will face Bradley in the 2019 Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans Fort Myers Tip-Off, as announced by event organizer Intersport on Wednesday. The second-annual event will be...

Complete Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off Schedule Announced

July 1, 2019

All games can be found below. November 13: Monmouth at Kansas State November 18: Monmouth at Pitt November 19: Radford at Northwestern; Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Kansas State; Norfolk State at Bradley November 21: Arkansas-Pine...