A loaded non‑conference slate
Maryland’s men’s basketball program has finalized its non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, confirming a slate that blends home‑court comfort with high‑profile road tests.
The Terrapins will open the season at home against Bucknell on November 2, a matchup that marks their first meeting in two years and continues a streak of nine victories for Maryland over the Bison.
Alcorn State will travel to College Park on November 16, extending a series that has seen the Terrapins host the Braves for three straight seasons.
A rematch with Wagner follows on November 20, recalling a dominant 89‑63 win by Maryland the previous year and promising another competitive encounter.
Key dates and storylines
The Terrapins will also host American on December 2, ending a decade‑long hiatus in the local series and giving fans a chance to renew a historic rivalry.
Radford rounds out the home stretch with a visit on December 29, adding another non‑conference opponent to the schedule before the calendar turns to the new year.
Beyond the home games, the schedule features marquee matchups against Virginia and Tennessee, two of the nation’s perennial powerhouses, underscoring the ambition of Maryland’s coaching staff to test the team early.
Overall, the non‑conference slate is designed to provide a rigorous test before conference play, giving the Terrapins a chance to gauge their depth, experiment with lineups, and build momentum heading into Big Ten competition.