The Colonial Athletic Association Conference Tournament kicks off on Friday with a game between the eight and nine seeds, the James Madison Dukes and UNC-Wilmington Seahawks. The winner of the contest will face the number one seed, Drexel Dragons, on Saturday, March 3.

Drexel ended their regular season on a 17-game winning streak, which included two wins over James Madison and another win over the Seahawks. The margin of victory in the wins over James Madison were seven and 17, and they defeated UNC-Wilmington by 22 on January 14.

Noon ET: (8) James Madison Dukes vs. (9) UNC-Wilmington Seahawks

2:30 p.m.: (5) Delaware Blue Hens vs. (12) Towson Tigers

6 p.m.: (7) Northeastern Huskies vs. (10) William & Mary Tribe

8:30 p.m.: (6) Georgia St. Panthers vs. (11) Hofstra Pride

For more on the CAA men's basketball tournament 2012, check back to this SB Nation Philly StoryStream. Meanwhile, SB Nation's college basketball hub will prepare you for the month of March and the madness it brings.