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High Point University will welcome George Mason University to the John W. Pope Chapel Arena on Dec. 2, 2026, marking the first-ever meeting between the Panthers and Patriots. The Patriots arrive with a 23‑10 record and Coach Tony Skinn, who has guided the program to three consecutive 20‑win seasons.
The two schools will meet for the first time in program history over the next two seasons, featuring a historic opening game in St. Louis and a return contest in North Carolina.
High Point University will open its 2026‑27 men’s basketball campaign on the road, traveling to Baton Rouge to meet Louisiana State University on December 18. The game pits a rising mid‑major program against a traditional powerhouse undergoing reconstruction under a familiar head coach.