Tulane University announced its full non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 men’s basketball season, a 14‑game lineup that blends home‑court comfort with a demanding road circuit. The Green Wave will host eight of those contests, five of which pit them against fellow Louisiana schools, underscoring a deliberate focus on regional rivalries.
Opening Stretch
The season opens on November 2 against UT Martin before a quick turnaround sees the Wave travel to Jackson State on November 5 and host Nicholls on November 10. A short trip to Ohio follows on November 14 to meet Akron, setting the tone for a competitive start.
Later in the month, Tulane heads to Ruston, Louisiana, to take on Louisiana Tech on November 19, a game that will test the team’s early‑season growth. The following week, the Wave will be part of the Fort Myers Tip‑Off, a Thanksgiving‑week tournament that pits them against Georgia State on November 23 and Davidson on November 25.
Back on the road, Tulane will host Louisiana‑Monroe on November 29 before traveling to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to meet Southern Miss on December 2, a matchup that marks the 83rd meeting between the two programs. The non‑conference slate wraps up with a neutral‑site showdown against Western Kentucky in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on December 22.
The schedule also includes an exhibition game against Spring Hill College on October 28 at Avron B. Fogelman Arena, and a four‑game homestand to open the regular season against Louisiana‑Lafayette, Dillard, Rhode Island and Mississippi Valley State.