All articles tagged with #nonconference
Previewing the opening weekend of the 2026 season, the piece spotlights Week 0 matchups like UNC-TCU in Dublin and NC State at Virginia, then highlights a packed Week 1 slate—Washington-Washington State, Louisville-Ole Miss, Wisconsin-Notre Dame, Boise State-Oregon, Clemson-LSU, Baylor-Auburn, and SMU-FSU— with analysis of coaching changes, conference implications, and which teams could set the tone for the season.
Duke announced a multi-year agreement with Amazon Prime Video to televise three 2026-27 nonconference games (Duke vs. UConn in Las Vegas, Duke vs. Michigan in New York, Duke vs. Gonzaga in Detroit), marking Prime Video’s first foray into college basketball and unlocking significant NIL opportunities; the arrangement includes ESPN/ACC rights considerations, with Duke also committing to participate in select ESPN-owned neutral-site events in 2027-28 and 2028-29.
Top-ranked Michigan was upset by No. 3 Duke 68-63 in a marquee nonconference showdown at Capital One Arena, a game that drew the season’s largest neutral-site crowd and marked a rare stumble for a projected NCAA No. 1 seed.
The University of North Carolina men's basketball team finished their nonconference schedule with a 12-1 record, highlighted by a dominant 99-51 win over East Carolina, strong performances from players like Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar, and notable team achievements including multiple double-doubles and a solid defensive record. The team is in good position heading into conference play, with a history of strong starts and a promising roster.
Ohio State men's basketball team secured a hard-fought victory over West Virginia, 78-75, in overtime at the Legends of Basketball Classic in Cleveland. This win concluded their nonconference schedule with an impressive 11-1 record. Sophomore Roddy Gayle Jr. was the standout performer for the Buckeyes, contributing 32 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. The Buckeyes are now set to begin their Big Ten competition as they move into the new year with a strong momentum.
The University of Connecticut (UConn) men's basketball team has set an NCAA record by winning their 24th consecutive nonconference game by double digits, surpassing the previous record held by the 2008-09 North Carolina team. Led by Donovan Clingan's career-high 29 points, UConn defeated New Hampshire 84-64. The streak includes all six of UConn's NCAA tournament games during their national championship run last season. Coach Dan Hurley praised the team's preparation and formula for success. UConn's upcoming games against Kansas, North Carolina, and Gonzaga will test their winning streak.