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Road to NCAA March Madness: How to watch the 2024 Atlantic Sun men’s basketball tournament today
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The 2024 men’s Atlantic Sun Tournament begins today as ASUN teams compete for a ticket to March Madness 2024. The first men’s conference tournament, today’s game begins the road to the NCAA Final Four.
Keep reading for how to watch every exciting game of the 2024 ASUN Tournament.
How and when to watch the 2024 ASUN Tournament
The Atlantic Sun men’s tournament will be played Monday, March 4, 2024, through Thursday, March 7, 2024.
The tournament will begin with the Jacksonville vs. Kennesaw State game and the Queens vs. Florida Gulf Coast game. Both will be played Monday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT). The first three rounds of the tournament will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
How to watch the 2024 ASUN Tournament on ESPN+
The first three rounds of the men’s 2024 Atlantic Sun Tournament will stream exclusively on ESPN+. ESPN+ is ESPN’s subscription streaming platform, which offers exclusive live events, original studio shows and top-tier series that aren’t accessible on the ESPN networks. ESPN+ subscribers may purchase UFC PPV events and access the platform’s vast archive of on-demand content, including the entire 30 For 30 catalog, game replays and select ESPN films.
It is important to note that ESPN+ does not include access to the ESPN network. It is a separate sports-centric service, with separate sports programming.
You can stream ESPN+ through the ESPN app on your mobile device and on ESPN.com. It’s also available as an app through major smart TV streaming platforms and gaming consoles such as the PS5.
An ESPN+ subscription costs $10.99 per month, or save 15% when you pay annually ($110). ESPN+ is also currently offering a cost-saving bundle. Get ESPN+ (with ads), Disney+ (with ads) and Hulu (with ads) for $14.99 per month.
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How to watch the 2024 ASUN Championship game
The 2024 men’s ASUN Championship game will be played on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will broadcast live on ESPN2 and stream on the platforms featured below.
Watch the 2024 ASUN Championship game free with Fubo
You can watch the 2024 ASUN Championship game on Fubo. Though Fubo is a sports-centric streaming service, it offers live TV streaming of your local network affiliates (when available). That means you’ll be able to watch the 2024 ASUN Championship game on Fubo, while still getting access to network TV programs like you would with a traditional cable TV subscription. All packages include at least 184 channels, including ESPN and ESPN2.
Your subscription will also get you access to almost every NFL game next season, network-aired NBA games this season, NCAA college basketball (including March Madness), NHL games, PGA Tour golf and NASCAR races.
To watch the 2024 ASUN Championship game without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. FuboTV starts at $80 per month after your free seven-day trial, but Fubo is currently offering $20 off your first month of service on any tier.
Top features of Fubo:
- There are no contracts with Fubo — you can cancel at any time.
- Watch sporting events on-demand up to 72 hours after they broadcast live with Fubo’s Lookback feature.
- The entry-level Pro tier includes over 184 channels.
- FuboTV includes all the channels you’ll need to watch college and pro basketball, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
- All tiers come with 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
- Stream on your TV, phone, and other devices.
Stream the game on Sling TV for half price
ESPN2 is included in many cable TV packages. If you have don’t have cable TV that includes ESPN2, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream the ASUN Championship game is through a subscription to Sling TV. The streamer offers access to ESPN2, NFL Network, local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available) with its Orange + Blue Tier plan. Also worth noting: Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space included, perfect for recording your favorite sport and TV shows.
That plan normally costs $60 per month, but the streamer is currently offering a 50% off promotion for your first month, so you’ll pay just $30. You can learn more by tapping the button below.
Top features of Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:
- There are 46 channels to watch in total, including local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available).
- You get access to most local NFL games next season and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
- All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
Watch the 2024 ASUN Championship game on Hulu + Live TV
You can watch the ASUN Championship game with Hulu + Live TV. The bundle features access to 90 channels, including ESPN2. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every NFL game on every network next season as well with Hulu + Live TV, plus catch live NFL preseason games, exclusive live regular season games, popular studio shows (including NFL Total Access and the Emmy-nominated show Good Morning Football) and lots more.
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month.
2024 ASUN Tournament bracket
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- No.1 seed: Eastern Kentucky, 17-13 ( ASUN: 12-4)
- No. 2 seed: Stetson, 19-12 (ASUN: 11-5)
- No. 3 seed: Lipscomb, 20-11 (ASUN: 11-5)
- No. 4 seed: Austin Peay, 17-14 (ASUN: 10-6)
- No. 5 seed: North Florida, 16-15 (ASUN: 9-7)
- No. 6 seed: North Alabama, 14-16 (ASUN: 8-8)
- No. 7 seed: Florida Gulf Coast, 14-17 (ASUN: 8-8)
- No. 8 seed: Queens, 13-18 (ASUN: 7-9)
- No. 9 seed: Kennesaw State, 15-15 (6-10)
- No. 10 seed: Jacksonville, 14-16 (5-11)
2024 ASUN Tournament schedule
Below is the schedule for the 2024 ASUN Tournament. All times Eastern.
Round 1: Monday, March 4, 2024
- Jacksonville at Kennesaw State, 7:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Queens at Florida Gulf Coast, 7:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
Quarterfinals: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
- Kennesaw State or Jacksonville vs. Eastern Kentucky, 7:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Florida Gulf Coast or Queens vs. Stetson, 7:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
- North Alabama at Lipscomb, 8:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
- North Florida at Austin Peay, 8:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
Semifinals: Thursday, March 7, 2024
- Highest seed vs. lowest seed, time TBD (ESPN+)
- Second-highest seed vs. second-lowest seed, time TBD (ESPN+)
ASUN Championship game: Sunday, March 10
- Semifinal winners, 2:00 p.m. (ESPN2)
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Find out more about your home equity loan options here.
When a reverse mortgage is better for seniors
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Gaffikin says that if you have limited income, you may not qualify for a traditional home equity loan but a reverse mortgage could be an option. You’ll get to stay in your home without adding to your monthly obligations, while also being able to supplement your current income.
You do need to have sufficient equity in your home though, and will need to follow requirements including continuing to maintain the property over time.
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Lewis also addressed a common concern seniors have about reverse mortgages: the ability to leave property to loved ones when you pass away, which could be impacted by the fact the loan must be paid upon your death.
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Learn about how a home equity loan could benefit you today.
When a home equity loan is better for seniors
Home equity loans work differently than reverse mortgages. You’ll still need equity and must use your home as collateral, but you receive the borrowed funds upfront when you take out the loan and you must start making payments on the debt immediately.
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Gaffikin recommends looking at your full financial picture and considering the long-term implications of your decision when deciding which is right for you.
The bottom line
Ultimately, if you want to access equity with no monthly payments and are OK with leaving less equity to your heirs, a reverse mortgage is likely the better option and you should shop carefully to find the best reverse mortgage companies to minimize interest and fees. If you’d rather pay back your loan during your lifetime and can afford it, a HELOC is the better choice.
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