A Schedule Built for Exposure
The Siena Saints have released a comprehensive 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule that features a program‑record 32 regular‑season contests, of which 12 are non‑conference games, the most in seven years.
Home games will be played at the historic MVP Arena in Albany, with the team slated to host 15 matchups, including an exhibition against Syracuse and 14 regular‑season battles.
The non‑conference slate opens with a preseason showdown against Syracuse on October 18, followed by a regular‑season opener against Bryant on November 2, and continues with home games versus Princeton on November 8 and Dayton on November 10.
Key Non‑Conference Opponents
Additional non‑conference opponents include Bucknell on November 21, Vermont on November 24, and a December double‑header against Monmouth and Colgate, while the schedule also features two BIG EAST matchups and two Atlantic 10 contests.
Four of those non‑conference foes posted 20 or more wins last season, underscoring the strength of the early schedule.
First‑year head coach Nevada Smith inherits a roster that returns five letterwinners from the championship squad and welcomes 11 newcomers, comprising three transfers and eight freshmen, as the program aims to defend its Metro Conference title and secure another NCAA Tournament berth.
Season tickets are now available through the Siena Fan Relations Management Center and multiple other channels, giving fans ample opportunity to follow the team’s quest.