UNC Asheville Announces 2026‑27 Non‑Conference Basketball Schedule
The University of North Carolina Asheville has released its full slate of non‑conference games for the upcoming 2026‑27 men’s basketball season, a 16‑game lineup that stretches from early November through the end of December. The Bulldogs will face a blend of regional rivals and nationally ranked programs, balancing home contests at the Justice Center with trips to venues across the Southeast and Midwest.
The season opens on November 2 with a road test at Richmond, Virginia, where the Bulldogs will meet the University of Richmond’s squad to kick off the campaign. A quick turnaround follows with two home games against Erskine College on November 4 and Western Carolina University on November 7, giving the team a chance to build early momentum in front of its home crowd.
After the initial home stretch, UNC Asheville hits the road for a pair of challenges at West Georgia on November 11 and Georgia Tech on November 14. Both opponents bring different styles — West Georgia’s aggressive perimeter play and Georgia Tech’s storied program — providing valuable early‑season tests.
The Bulldogs then return home to host Tennessee Tech on November 18 before traveling to Samford on November 21 and Florida State on November 24. The late‑November schedule also includes a home matchup against Georgia Southern on November 28, rounding out a demanding stretch that will gauge the team’s depth and resilience.
December begins with a road game at Lipscomb on December 2, followed by a home contest against Alice Lloyd College on December 6. The Bulldogs will then embark on a brief road swing to St. Thomas (Minn.) on December 10 and Queens (N.C.) on December 16, before concluding the regular season with a home game against Morehead State on December 19. Additional road trips to UAB on December 21 and a final home showdown against Spartanburg Methodist on December 29 will close out the schedule.
Looking Ahead
Coach [Name] and the athletic department view the schedule as an opportunity to test the team against a variety of playing styles and to fine‑tune strategies before conference play begins. The mix of home‑court advantages and challenging away environments is designed to prepare the Bulldogs for the rigors of the Big South Conference slate later in the year.