Bison Battle Tough Non-Conference Schedule | Bucknell Bison Basketball News

Bucknell’s 2026-27 men’s basketball season kicks off with fire — facing six NCAA Tournament teams and another NIT squad in a brutal non-conference slate, including nine opponents with winning records. The Bison hit the road early against Maryland and Virginia, then host Old Dominion in their official opener on Nov. 7. Fans get an early glimpse at the team in an Oct. 24 exhibition vs. Endicott, plus mid-November home clashes with Columbia, Akron, and Siena — all strong programs with NCAA pedigree. The action heats up in Philly for the Cathedral Classic, celebrating The Palestra’s 100th anniversary, featuring La Salle, Penn, Delaware, and St. Thomas (a rising D-I force). December wraps things up with UMBC and Hofstra before Patriot League play begins Dec. 30 against Colgate, followed by tough matchups with Navy, BU, and Lehigh — all top-tier squads from last year. Tickets coming soon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/a5349bbed87cf256