IU Indianapolis Jaguars vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers

IU Indianapolis Jaguars vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers at James T. Morris Arena

The days before Christmas can turn into one long list of things to do. Why not give yourself a basketball break? On December 22, 2026, the IU Indianapolis Jaguars host the Charleston Southern Buccaneers at James T. Morris Arena at noon. It's a midweek college hoops matchup that offers something refreshingly direct: a court, two teams and a couple of hours devoted to watching live competition instead of working through another checklist.

Charleston Southern visits from outside the Jaguars' regular Horizon League lineup, so the matchup brings a different opponent to Indianapolis. What happens on the floor is the reason to go. A pressure defense can force a rushed decision. A clever cut can open space near the basket. Players make adjustments you can watch unfold from your seat, and the people around you react to those choices as they happen. When you see the whole possession instead of a clipped highlight, you appreciate how much work goes into every scoring chance.

Make the noon tip your holiday-week reset. Bring a family member who has a little time off, meet a friend who follows local college sports or take a younger fan to see the Jaguars in action. You'll have something better to discuss than shopping traffic. Get away from the routine for a while, support the home team and enjoy the simple pleasure of a real game. Explore Jaguars vs. Charleston Southern tickets and put some basketball into your December plans.