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The Trojans will face Duke and Washington State in a marquee matchup, host a home game in November, and participate in a two‑day CBS Sports Network event, while Coach Eric Musselman prepares his second‑year roster for a challenging non‑conference slate.
Duke has added Washington State to its 2026‑27 non‑conference slate, with the matchup set for November 21 at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California. The game represents the first meeting between the two schools and arrives as Duke prepares to build on a historic 2025‑26 season.
Duke’s 2026‑27 non‑conference slate includes a first‑ever meeting with Washington State, set for Nov. 21 at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California, alongside contests with Michigan, Michigan State, UConn, Georgia, Illinois, Florida and Gonzaga.
After twelve years of professional hockey, forward Max McCormick has retired, leaving behind a legacy of record‑setting performances, back‑to‑back conference titles, and lasting community contributions that the Firebirds will honor during the 2026‑2027 season.
Colorado’s men’s basketball team will open its season on November 7 against San Diego State at Pechanga Arena, while the weekend also includes a women’s game and the signing of freshman Eric Jacobsen.
The Seattle Kraken’s AHL affiliates have delivered dramatic playoff performances, highlighted by the Firebirds’ youthful surge and the Mavericks’ early dominance, setting the stage for new collaborations.
The Firebirds erupted in the third period, delivering a 4-0 victory over the Colorado Eagles, with J.R. Avon and Oscar Fisker-Mølgaard leading the offense and goalie Nikke Kokko turning in 33 saves.