The America East Conference has released its full 2026‑27 men's and women's basketball schedules, outlining a season that begins with a series of road trips and quickly moves into a packed slate of home contests for the participating schools.
On the women's side, the Catamounts of UMass Amherst open conference play on the road, traveling to face Maine before heading to Binghamton for their first matchup. They return home to host Binghamton on January 2 and UMass Lowell on January 7, setting an early tone of resilience and depth.
Vermont will also stage a three‑game home stand in January against UMBC, NJIT and Maine, and will close the regular season with a rematch against UMass Lowell on February 27, giving the team a clear path to finish the year strong.
The men's schedule kicks off with a road game at Binghamton on January 2, after which the Catamounts navigate a series of away contests and home stands that keep the roster engaged and the competition fierce throughout January and February.
Vermont is chasing its 12th America East championship, a record it holds in conference history, and the newly released schedule provides ample opportunities to build momentum toward that historic milestone.
Championship aspirations
A marquee matchup on the horizon pits the Catamounts against defending champion UMBC on February 18, a game that could prove pivotal in the race for the title and test the team's depth against a proven opponent.
Across both programs, the conference schedule blends regional rivals with non‑conference opponents, ensuring a varied competitive environment that should test the squads' adaptability and depth as they prepare for the postseason.