Pacific Tigers Unveil 16‑Game Non‑Conference Schedule
The University of the Pacific’s men’s basketball program has released its complete non‑conference schedule, a 16‑game slate that blends home‑court opportunities with a demanding road itinerary.
Six of those contests will be played in the familiar confines of the Alex G. Spanos Center, beginning with a season‑opening showdown against Bethesda on November 3, a meeting that marks the Tigers’ first ever encounter with the Bison.
The Tigers enter the season with momentum from recent victories over Bradley, a series that sits at 1‑1 since 2009 but has seen Pacific win the last three meetings, giving the coaching staff a confidence boost as they prepare for the next chapter.
A home‑and‑home series with Air Force will culminate in a final meeting that could extend Pacific’s streak to four straight wins over the Falcons, a narrative that adds extra intrigue to the December 12 matchup.
Perhaps the most eye‑catching portion of the schedule is the Thanksgiving trip to the Vegas MTE at Resorts World, where the Tigers will square off against Jacksonville State, Omaha and UC Davis on neutral courts, testing their mettle against a trio of diverse opponents.
UC Davis represents the first neutral‑court opponent for Pacific since 2009, and the Tigers have fallen into a six‑of‑seven losing stretch against the Aggies; the upcoming game offers a chance to flip that narrative and reclaim pride in the series.
December will also see Pacific host both Nevada and Stanford, the latter returning to Stockton for the first time since 2022, while the Nevada game marks the first meeting in over a decade, adding a historic flavor to the home schedule.
The road portion of the slate includes a stop at Utah Valley, the first home appearance for the Tigers since 2006, followed by a journey to New Mexico State, while additional away games at Southern and Sacramento State promise further tests, especially as Sacramento State looks to extend its recent dominance over the Hornets.
A first‑time meeting with Utah State, last encountered in 2013, rounds out the non‑conference slate, while the upcoming release of the full West Coast Conference schedule at noon tomorrow will provide the final piece of the puzzle for the Tigers’ season planning.