UNCW announces 2025-26 non-conference schedule

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The UNCW men’s basketball team has announced the Seahawks’ full 2025-26 non-conference schedule, featuring nine home games and two exhibition contests at Trask Coliseum.

The home portion of the non-conference schedule is anchored by the second annual Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic from Nov. 26-29. UNCW will host Gardner-Webb, Navy and Southeastern Louisiana over Thanksgiving Weekend.

The home portion of the non-conference schedule is anchored by the second annual Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic from Nov. 26-29. UNCW will host Gardner-Webb, Navy and Southeastern Louisiana over Thanksgiving Weekend.

The Seahawks continue their longstanding rivalry with East Carolina at home for the first time since 2022. The two eastern North Carolina foes will meet for the fourth straight year and 71st time overall on Nov. 18.

Other home opponents include the season opener vs. Mount Olive (Nov. 3), USC Upstate (Nov. 11), Marshall (Dec. 3), Howard (Dec. 20) and Columbia College (Dec. 27).

Season tickets for both men’s and women’s seasons are now available for purchase to the general public. To secure your spot in the Coliseum of Chaos this season, visit UNCWsports.com/BuyTickets