2026-27 College Schedules
College Teams Nationwide Release Action-Packed 2026-27 Schedules Featuring Major Matchups
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Monmouth women’s basketball will begin its season with an Oct. 21 exhibition against Rider before opening the regular season at home against Binghamton on Nov. 2.
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Monmouth men’s basketball coach Rice will return to his alma mater when the Hawks visit North Carolina on Nov. 23; he played for the Tar Heels from 1987-91 and ranks sixth in program history with 629 career assists.
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UC Irvine’s schedule includes an Oct. 26-28 trip to Hawai‘i for the Kaanapali Classic and a March 21-23 competition at Torrey Pines Golf Course for the UC San Diego Invitational.
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George Mason will host the Seventh Annual Babygrande Donald Ross Collegiate from March 8-10 at Mid Pines Country Club in Southern Pines, North Carolina, following its February tournament in Mexico.
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Marshall women’s tennis will open its fall campaign at Thunder in the Mountains in Charleston, West Virginia, from Sept. 17-20, with the event overlapping the ITA All-American, which runs Sept. 19-27.
College athletic programs across the United States have unveiled their 2026-27 schedules, featuring high-stakes matchups and ambitious travel plans. Monmouth women's basketball will host an 18-game slate at home, including contests against Big Ten rivals Rutgers and Maryland. The men's team will face a grueling nonconference schedule with 2026 NCAA Tournament teams like St. John's, Wake Forest, North Carolina and Cincinnati, according to Monmouth Athletics.
Beyond basketball, UC Irvine men's golf announced a 12-tournament schedule spanning fall and spring, while Marshall women's tennis will compete in six fall events including the ITA All-American Championships. George Mason Athletics reported that the men's golf team will compete nationwide and in Mexico before the Atlantic 10 Championship in Orlando, following a record-setting 2025-26 season.
Monmouth Men's Coach Returns to UNC With Ambitious Slate
Monmouth men's basketball coach King Rice will return to his alma mater on November 23 when the Hawks visit North Carolina. Rice played for the Tar Heels from 1987 to 1991 and ranks sixth in program history with 629 career assists, according to Monmouth Athletics. His nonconference schedule includes matchups against four NCAA Tournament teams from 2026, positioning the Hawks for a strong NET rating before CAA conference play begins in January.
The Hawks open their regular season on the road against St. John's on November 2. They will also face Wake Forest, Rhode Island, Cincinnati and other tournament-tested opponents. Assistant coach Brian Reese, who played alongside Rice at UNC, will also return to Chapel Hill for the contest. This demanding slate comes after Monmouth finished 19-15 last season and reached the CAA Championship game.
Monmouth Women's Basketball Eyes Big Ten Competition
Monmouth women's basketball will open exhibition play on October 21 against Rider before beginning their regular season at home on November 2 against Binghamton University. The team will host 18 games at Dr. Marilyn A. McNeil Arena, according to Monmouth Athletics. Head coach Cait Wetmore highlighted the schedule's strength, noting matchups with Rutgers on November 11 and Maryland on November 24.
The Hawks are coming off a 21-12 season and secured their seventh 20-win season in program history while reaching the WNIT second round. Wetmore said the varied opponents will "serve as great preparation for CAA play." Facing Big Ten teams early in the season exposes the Hawks to high-major competition and could boost their postseason resume.
Golf and Tennis Teams Expand National Tournament Presence
UC Irvine men's golf announced a 12-tournament schedule spanning fall and spring, according to UC Irvine Athletics. The Anteaters will travel to Hawai'i from October 26 to 28 for the Kaanapali Classic and compete at Torrey Pines Golf Course from March 21 to 23 in the UC San Diego Invitational. The schedule culminates with the Big West Championship and a potential NCAA regional appearance.
George Mason men's golf will compete across the United States and in Mexico before the Atlantic 10 Championship in Orlando, according to George Mason Athletics. The Patriots will host the Seventh Annual Babygrande Donald Ross Collegiate from March 8 to 10 at Mid Pines Country Club in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Marshall women's tennis opens their fall campaign on September 17 at Thunder in the Mountains in Charleston, West Virginia, and will compete at the ITA All-American Championships from September 19 to 27.
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