The Le Moyne College men's basketball team has released its full Northeast Conference schedule, a 16‑game lineup that blends early‑season road challenges with a series of home contests at Ted Grant Court.
Opening weekend
The campaign opens on January 2 at LIU, the defending NEC champions, before the Dolphins host Mercyhurst University two days later, marking the first conference meetings of the year.
Both teams split their matchups last season, and the early slate sets up a competitive start as the Dolphins aim to build momentum.
Road stretch and home games
A three‑game road stretch begins on January 14 at Fairleigh Dickinson University, followed by visits to Wagner College on January 16 and Central Connecticut State University, opponents who have consistently finished in the top two of the league.
The Dolphins will return home on January 4 to face Mercyhurst, a venue where they hold a 2‑0 record since the Lakers entered the conference, and again on January 8 against Central Connecticut State.
February brings a mix of home and away fixtures, including a return visit to LIU on February 6 and a series of games against Stonehill College on February 13, a opponent the team has split four times in NEC play.
The regular season will close with a pair of home games versus Wagner and FDU, after which the team will have completed its conference slate.
NEC Tournament and NCAA implications
The NEC Tournament will feature an eight‑team field, with quarterfinals scheduled for March 3, semifinals on March 6 and the championship game on March 9, all played at the higher seed’s venue.
Qualification for the NCAA Tournament will hinge on the results of that championship game, with special rules governing automatic bids.