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The new schedule features 18‑game league slates, a March championship in Pensacola, and milestone wins for several programs, while the Sun Belt‑MAC alliance celebrates its fourth season.
The 2026 Acrisure Series brings top college basketball programs to Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs, offering fans a week of marquee matchups, Thanksgiving Day games and premium hospitality.
The Illinois State men's basketball team opens its 2026 Acrisure Series against Santa Clara on Nov. 23 and Tulsa on Nov. 24, featuring key returning players and new additions as the Redbirds aim to extend their rising win streak.
The University of Louisiana at Monroe announces a 16‑game home slate at the b1Bank Fant Coliseum, 18 Sun Belt Conference contests, and a non‑conference slate that includes SEC powerhouses and a March championship in Florida.
Grand Canyon University will host Saint Louis on November 24 in Acrisure Arena, with the winner advancing to a national championship game on November 25. The event features returning coaches, transfers and a strong field of 26 teams.
Head coach Destinee Rogers announced a full slate that blends early non‑conference matchups, a demanding SEC road schedule and a championship tournament in Pensacola, Florida.
LMU will compete under head coach Stan Johnson as the tournament blends top programs, premium tickets, and regional partnerships.
Kentucky’s head coach Mark Pope welcomed fans to a lively open practice at Rupp Arena, showcasing emerging talent and the program’s community focus.
The Sun Belt Conference announced the 2026‑27 women’s basketball schedule, highlighting JMU’s 18‑game slate, opening games, a Pensacola championship, and ticket availability.
The Trojan women’s basketball team reveals its full conference slate, highlighting key home openers, doubleheaders and a road stretch that could shape its championship hopes.
The University of South Carolina men's basketball team is set to play two non‑conference games in the desert next November, facing USC and Arizona State as part of a 26‑team showcase that will be televised on CBS Sports Network.
Old Dominion University announces its full Sun Belt Conference slate, highlighting key rivalries, early‑season road trips and a final push toward the Pensacola tournament.
The 2026‑27 schedule features 19 home games, key matchups and a Sun Belt Championship run in Pensacola.
The University of Portland Pilots will open the 2026 Acrisure Series against Fordham on November 21, showcasing a roster bolstered by last season’s upset over Gonzaga and a schedule packed with top Division I programs.
LSU will meet Arizona State on November 25 and SMU on November 26 in Palm Springs, California, as part of the 2026 Acrisure Series, a premier Thanksgiving college basketball gathering.
Jalen Davis, a five‑star guard from Washington, is courting Iowa among other powerhouse programs, drawing attention for his scoring prowess and the Hawkeyes' pursuit of additional elite recruits.
UCLA announced the hiring of former Bruin Noelle Quinn as an assistant coach for the 2026‑27 season, leveraging her championship experience in college and the WNBA to shape a roster in flux.
The tournament runs Nov. 21‑26, featuring high‑profile matchups and tickets starting at $25, available Aug. 8 via Ticketmaster.
The league’s leadership acknowledges that discussions about transgender participation will remain central, while a task force of team leaders prepares to address the issue at an upcoming meeting.
LSU’s basketball team is scheduled to play Arizona State and SMU in Palm Springs during the 2026 Acrisure Series, with games televised on CBS Sports Network and tickets on sale August 8.
The United States will field a blend of seasoned Olympians and rising stars, including Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers, in Berlin as it chases a historic fifth straight world championship.
The University of Colorado men’s basketball team will open its 2026‑27 nonconference schedule with a home game against Abilene Christian on Nov. 1, and will culminate the regular season with a high‑profile matchup against Purdue on Dec. 19.
The Buffaloes will open their nonconference schedule with a series of home matchups, highlighted by the Bill Walton Classic and regional rivalries.
The Sun Belt Conference has released its 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, spotlighting Troy’s pursuit of three consecutive tournament titles under new coach Adam Howard.