America East and Metro Basketball Challenge

Get ready for a basketball showdown: the America East and Metro Conferences are teaming up for the first-ever America East–Metro Basketball Challenge, kicking off in the 2026–27 season. UAlbany’s men and women’s teams will each face two Metro opponents in early November, swapping home and away games. Coaches are thrilled—this new two-year partnership highlights mid-major talent and elevates the student-athlete experience. With shared broadcast and sponsorship ties, this Northeast collaboration promises exciting hoops action and a fresh platform for rising stars. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9979dbb52b28256a