DAHLONEGA - The University of North Georgia men's basketball team is set to host two games this week inside the UNG Convocation Center, starting with Georgia College Wednesday night before a showdown with Augusta Saturday afternoon.
The Nighthawks come into Wednesday's game at 1-4 after a loss at Columbus State a week ago. Saturday's game at Lander was postponed.
Georgia College is 4-2 and riding a three game winning streak. Two of those wins were one possession games, including a 76-74 win at UNC Pembroke Saturday. Jordan Thomas leads the Bobcats with 19.8 points per game this season.
Augusta is 5-2 going into a Wednesday night showdown with rival USC Aiken. Miguel Arnold is the leading scorer with 20.3 points per game this season.
All games this week will feature complimentary admission into the building at a first come, first serve basis up to a 10% capacity (approximately 300 fans). Nighthawks Athletic Club memberships supporting the student-athlete experience remain available with members at the All-Region and up levels granted guaranteed access to home games with reserved priority seating. Sections will now be reserved for Nighthawks Athletic Club members and guests of student-athletes.
UNG adjusted the seating configuration to adhere to social distancing in the UNG Convocation Center for the 2020-21 season, and Nighthawks Athletic Club members, UNG students and student-athlete guests will have top priority in the process. All spectators will be seated in the upper-level seats; no lower-level or courtside seating will be available this season. Rows and seats are marked with yellow stickers to maintain six feet of separation between attendees, who are not members of the same party. Masks/face coverings are required for entry into the facility and must be worn at all times while inside the arena and during any game. Any individual who does not comply with this policy will be asked to leave the facility.
Fans wanting to watch the games from home or anywhere around the world can tune in to the Nighthawk Sports Network with the Voice of the Nighthawks
Craig Corbin calling all of the action starting 10 minutes prior to tipoff. The games will be carried on the PBC Network powered by BlueFrame as well as YouTube and Facebook Live. Windstream cable customers can find the game on Georgia Mountain Television at channels 78.12 and HD channel 890. Fans in their cars can also listen to the games on the flagship radio station, Glory 97.5 FM.