Men's Basketball | 9/29/2025 1:00:00 PM
DURHAM, N.C. – The North Carolina Central men's basketball team is slated for 14 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference games in 2026, highlighted by seven contests in McDougald-McLendon Arena.
The Eagles open the New Year welcoming Norfolk State on Jan. 3. NCCU's second home game is against Howard on Jan. 17 before closing out the month hosting Delaware State (Jan. 24) and Maryland-Eastern Shore (Jan. 26).
NC Central only has two contests in the Nest during February, which includes Coppin State (Feb. 14) and Morgan State (Feb. 16). The Eagles close conference play with South Carolina State in McDougald-McLendon Arena on March 5.
NCCU's conference road schedule begins at Coppin State (Jan. 10), followed by a stop at Morgan State on Jan. 12. The Maroon and Gray take the trip to Orangeburg, S.C. to face South Carolina State on Jan. 31.
The Eagles also travel to Norfolk State (Feb. 7), Howard (Feb. 21), Delaware State (Feb. 28) and Maryland-Eastern Shore (March 2).
The 2026 MEAC Basketball Tournament takes place on March 11-14 at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Va.
NOTE: Please visit NCCUEaglePride.com for the most up-to-date information regarding this season's schedule.
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| Date |
Home/Away |
Opponent |
| Jan. 3 |
Home |
Norfolk State |
| Jan. 10 |
Away |
Coppin State |
| Jan. 12 |
Away |
Morgan State |
| Jan. 17 |
Home |
Howard |
| Jan. 24 |
Home |
Delaware State |
| Jan. 26 |
Home |
Maryland-Eastern Shore |
| Jan. 31 |
Away |
South Carolina State |
| Feb. 7 |
Away |
Norfolk State |
| Feb. 14 |
Home |
Coppin State |
| Feb. 16 |
Home |
Morgan State |
| Feb. 21 |
Away |
Howard |
| Feb. 28 |
Away |
Delaware State |
| March 2 |
Away |
Maryland-Eastern Shore |
| March 5 |
Home |
South Carolina State |
| March 11-14 |
Neutral (Va.) |
MEAC Basketball Tournament |