Saint Joseph's unveils 2026‑27 non‑conference slate
The university’s men’s basketball program announced Tuesday that its upcoming season will feature eight games outside Atlantic 10 competition, a slate designed to test the Hawks before conference play begins.
Four of those contests will be played on the team’s home floor in the first half of November, giving the coaching staff a chance to fine‑tune chemistry early in the year.
The first home matchup arrives on November 4 against Longwood, followed by a November 7 showdown with Lafayette, a November 14 duel with Penn, and a November 17 game versus Wagner.
A marquee event on the schedule is a nationally televised encounter with South Florida on November 11 in Annapolis, Maryland, highlighting the program’s growing visibility.
Beyond the home opener, the Hawks will travel to face Drexel on November 20 and Monmouth on November 28, while three neutral‑site contests await: a November 25 game at Penn State Abington, a December 5 appearance in the Big 5 Classic, and a December 22 showdown with Penn State at the Hershey Sports Complex.
The non‑conference schedule not only offers competitive challenges but also serves as a platform for the team to showcase its depth after finishing third in the Atlantic 10 and reaching the NIT quarterfinals last season.
Looking ahead
Coach said the slate reflects the program’s ambition to compete at a higher level and to prepare for the rigors of conference play. The early home stretch, he added, will be crucial for building momentum before the road tests begin.
Fans can expect an exciting start to the campaign, with each external matchup promising a fresh narrative as the Hawks aim to translate their recent success into a strong postseason push.