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The Matadors will open their fall exhibition schedule this Saturday at Matador Soccer Field, hosting the California Baptist Lancers in a 7 p.m. kickoff that is free to the public. The match marks the first of three preseason tune‑ups before the team begins its regular campaign at UNLV on August 20.
The 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule pits the Blue Devils against Tennessee and Kansas, highlighting a Kansas team reshaped by departures and built around five‑star freshman Tyran Stokes.
Duke enters the 2026‑27 campaign as the favorite to extend its recent ACC reign, while Louisville’s top‑ranked recruiting class and Virginia’s returning core aim to challenge the Blue Devils. The conference hopes to rebuild its NCAA Tournament stature after a mixed showing last March.