Arkansas State University’s men’s basketball program has unveiled its non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, a 14‑game slate that blends home comforts with challenging road tests.
A packed non‑conference slate
The schedule features eight home contests, four away trips and two neutral‑site matchups, giving the Red Wolves a balanced mix of opponents as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
Head coach Ryan Pannone highlighted the excitement of welcoming three familiar foes from last season back to the Convocation Center, while also noting the early‑season showdown with Alabama on November 6, the third meeting in four years.
A Thanksgiving week multi‑team event will bring Miami, Southern Utah, Long Beach State and FIU to Jonesboro, promising a festive stretch of games that could shape the team’s momentum heading into conference play.
The latter part of the schedule includes a final home stretch against Little Rock and St. Thomas, culminating in the season finale on December 22 against Crowley’s Ridge, before the non‑conference portion wraps up with a MAC‑SBC Challenge game in February.