Le Moyne College's men's basketball program has released its non‑conference slate for the 2026‑27 season, a 16‑game schedule that will unfold across November and December. The lineup blends home‑court opportunities with a series of road tests, setting the stage for an ambitious start to the year.
The campaign opens on November 2 with a home matchup against the University of Nebraska, kicking off a series of games that will see the Dolphins alternate between their home arena, neutral sites, and distant venues. In total, the team will play five home games, two at neutral locations, and nine away contests before the calendar turns to the new year.
Among the most anticipated items on the schedule are first‑time meetings with Creighton University on November 5 and a historic return to on‑campus play that hasn't occurred since February 2, 1957. Le Moyne will host Elmira College on November 9 and Manhattan University on November 14, marking the first on‑campus contests in nearly eight years.
Historic Rivalries and New Frontiers
The Dolphins will continue to test themselves against a mix of familiar foes and new challenges. A rematch with Texas, an SEC opponent they faced last season, is slated for later in the month, while a series against Niagara University will see the team trail 8‑1 in the all‑time series. Clemson, another ACC rival, will also appear on the schedule, marking the fourth meeting with an ACC opponent since the program moved to Division I.
December brings the annual Lafayette Classic in Easton, Pennsylvania, where Le Moyne will open against the University of Maine on December 27. The team previously defeated Maine 85‑74 in a 1966 Classic game, and the upcoming contest adds another chapter to that storied series. Additional December matchups include a home game against Binghamton as part of the 'Battle for the Interstate' rivalry and a road test at Fairfield University, where Le Moyne holds a 4‑2 record.
The non‑conference season will close with a home game against former Division II rival Mansfield University on November 23, followed by a series of contests against St. Peter's University, Notre Dame, and SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry. These final games will wrap up a diverse slate that showcases the program's growth, its ties to Jesuit institutions, and its ambition to compete across the country.