UMass men's basketball unveiled its full nonconference slate for the upcoming season, a schedule that blends home‑court action with high‑profile road tests across the Northeast and beyond.
The campaign opens on Monday, November 2, when the Minutemen travel to Troy, Alabama, to take on the defending Sun Belt champions in their first test.
A few days later, on Friday, November 6, the team will head to Boston’s TD Garden for a cross‑state showdown with Boston College, a rivalry that last season swung in UMass’s favor with a 76‑74 victory in Springfield.
The home opener arrives on Wednesday, November 11, as UMass welcomes UMass Lowell to the campus arena, setting the tone for a season that also features contests against Bryant, Maine, Stonehill and UMass Boston.
Mid‑season, the Minutemen will meet Northeastern on Wednesday, November 25, before a much‑anticipated clash with Wake Forest on Sunday, December 6 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, a venue that hosted the team’s previous NIT‑bound opponent’s recent run.
The schedule also includes a pre‑holiday stretch with home games against Stonehill on Saturday, December 19 and UMass Boston on Monday, December 21, followed by a February 6 encounter as part of the MAC‑SBC Challenge.
Notable rivalries and venues
These matchups highlight the Minutemen’s effort to test themselves against top competition while maintaining a strong presence in Massachusetts venues, from the historic TD Garden to the modern MassMutual Center.