The Troy University men's basketball team will take the court at the Pensacola Bay Center on November 21 and 22 for the 2026 Pensacola Invitational, a four‑team showcase that pits the Trojans against Valparaiso and Nicholls in back‑to‑back games.
The 2026 Pensacola Invitational
The Trojans will open the event on Saturday, November 21 at 7 p.m. against Valparaiso, a rivalry that stretches back eight meetings and marks the first encounter since the 2009–10 season. Two days later, on Sunday, November 22 at 2 p.m., Troy will face Nicholls, adding to a series that has produced fifteen all‑time meetings between the programs.
Coming off back‑to‑back Sun Belt championships, the Trojans are aiming for a three‑peat in the 2026–27 season, a pursuit that gains extra momentum from the Bay Center’s role as the host of the 2027 Sun Belt Championship, scheduled for March 2–8. Adam Howard, a key figure in the program, has been instrumental in guiding the team through recent successes.
The Pensacola Bay Center, a multi‑use facility that has been a staple of Troy’s postseason schedule since 2022, will serve as the backdrop for these early‑season showdowns. Tickets for the invitational will go on sale to the public on September 11 at 10 a.m., offering fans a chance to witness the Trojans’ quest for a third straight conference title.