High Point University and St. Louis University have agreed to a home‑and‑home men’s basketball series that will span the 2026‑27 and 2027‑28 seasons, marking the first-ever meeting between the two programs.
The opening contest is slated for November 15, 2026, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, before the teams travel to North Carolina for the return leg.
St. Louis entered the conversation with a 29‑6 record in the 2025‑26 campaign and followed that up with a First‑Round victory over Georgia in the NCAA Tournament, underscoring the program’s resurgence under Head Coach Josh Schertz.
Schertz, who previously served as an assistant coach at High Point from 2003 to 2008, returns to the ACC‑affiliated conference with a reputation for developing defensive schemes that have translated into on‑court success.
A new chapter for both programs
The series offers both schools a chance to test their rosters against different styles of play, with High Point looking to leverage its growing recruiting base and St. Louis aiming to maintain the momentum from its recent tournament run.
Fans on both campuses have expressed excitement, anticipating a competitive matchup that could serve as a benchmark for future non‑conference scheduling in the region.
While the financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed, the partnership reflects a broader trend of mid‑major programs seeking high‑profile opponents to enhance their national résumé.