The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Men’s Basketball Announces 2025-26 Non-Conference Schedule
9/11/2025 9:37:00 AM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Coming off its fifth-straight 20-win season, the UAB Men's Basketball team released its non-conference schedule Thursday morning.
"Scheduling in college basketball has always come with its challenges, but the fact that we were able to secure opportunities against four reigning conference champions and six teams that played in the postseason last year, including four in the NCAA tournament, has me excited about the challenges our non-conference schedule will present to our new team," said head coach Andy Kennedy.
The Blazers open the season with a home game against Mississippi Valley State on Nov. 3. UAB will then travel to NC State Nov. 7 where newly appointed head coach Will Wade and company awaits. NC State was an NCAA tournament team two years ago where they made a run to the Final Four. UAB holds a 1-0 record against the Wolfpack, winning their only matchup in 2010.
A four-game home stand at Bartow Arena begins on Nov. 11 against Alabama State, followed by games against High Point (Nov. 14), Rhodes (Nov. 17), and concludes on Nov. 21 against South Alabama. Alabama State made the NCAA tournament last season after winning the SWAC Championship. The Blazers will look to redeem a closely contested loss at High Point last season.
Jacksonville, Florida will host the fifth annual Jacksonville Classic basketball tournament, which UAB will attend leading into Thanksgiving on Nov. 24-25. UAB then travels to former Conference USA foe, Middle Tennessee, who will host the Blazers to start the month of December in Murfreesboro. UAB will finish out its away non-conference slate with a road game at 2025 NCAA Tournament participant Drake on Dec. 5. Drake won the Missouri Valley Conference last year, which provided them an 11-seed in the NCAA Tournament.
The last three non-conference home games are against Troy (Dec. 14), Cleveland State (Dec.17), and UNC Asheville (Dec. 21). The Blazers will host Troy for the first time since 2020 where UAB dominated the Trojans 77-55. The Trojans won the Sun Belt last season grabbing a 14-seed in the NCAA tournament.
Schedule Notes
Season tickets for the 2025-26 UAB men's basketball season are on sale now. Season ticket packages include all regular season home games and provide the most cost-effective way for fans to attend games at Bartow Arena. Fans may purchase new season tickets or request additional information on season ticket options here.
A timeline leading into the 2025-26 UAB men's basketball season can be found here. For more information, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
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With your help, Blazer student-athletes are given the resources, tools, and opportunities they need to achieve greatness. Every contribution you make directly supports our teams, ensuring they excel not only on the field but in the classroom as well. We invite you to support UAB Athletics today. For more information on ways to show your generosity through the Blazer Scholarship Fund, capital initiatives, and sport specific giving, visit blazerboosters.com or call Blazer Boosters at (205) 996-9969.
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"Scheduling in college basketball has always come with its challenges, but the fact that we were able to secure opportunities against four reigning conference champions and six teams that played in the postseason last year, including four in the NCAA tournament, has me excited about the challenges our non-conference schedule will present to our new team," said head coach Andy Kennedy.
The Blazers open the season with a home game against Mississippi Valley State on Nov. 3. UAB will then travel to NC State Nov. 7 where newly appointed head coach Will Wade and company awaits. NC State was an NCAA tournament team two years ago where they made a run to the Final Four. UAB holds a 1-0 record against the Wolfpack, winning their only matchup in 2010.
A four-game home stand at Bartow Arena begins on Nov. 11 against Alabama State, followed by games against High Point (Nov. 14), Rhodes (Nov. 17), and concludes on Nov. 21 against South Alabama. Alabama State made the NCAA tournament last season after winning the SWAC Championship. The Blazers will look to redeem a closely contested loss at High Point last season.
Jacksonville, Florida will host the fifth annual Jacksonville Classic basketball tournament, which UAB will attend leading into Thanksgiving on Nov. 24-25. UAB then travels to former Conference USA foe, Middle Tennessee, who will host the Blazers to start the month of December in Murfreesboro. UAB will finish out its away non-conference slate with a road game at 2025 NCAA Tournament participant Drake on Dec. 5. Drake won the Missouri Valley Conference last year, which provided them an 11-seed in the NCAA Tournament.
The last three non-conference home games are against Troy (Dec. 14), Cleveland State (Dec.17), and UNC Asheville (Dec. 21). The Blazers will host Troy for the first time since 2020 where UAB dominated the Trojans 77-55. The Trojans won the Sun Belt last season grabbing a 14-seed in the NCAA tournament.
Schedule Notes
- Four conference champions from 2024-25 are on the schedule: Drake, High Point, Troy, and Alabama State
- Six teams played post-season basketball last year: Drake, High Point, Troy, Alabama State, Middle Tennessee (NIT), and Cleveland State (CBI)
- Eight 20-plus win teams from 2024-25: Drake, High Point, Troy, Alabama State, Middle Tennessee, and Cleveland State, South Alabama, and UNC Asheville
- UAB plays three in-state opponents for the first time since 2019-20
Season tickets for the 2025-26 UAB men's basketball season are on sale now. Season ticket packages include all regular season home games and provide the most cost-effective way for fans to attend games at Bartow Arena. Fans may purchase new season tickets or request additional information on season ticket options here.
A timeline leading into the 2025-26 UAB men's basketball season can be found here. For more information, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
YOUR SUPPORT FUELS SUCCESS!
With your help, Blazer student-athletes are given the resources, tools, and opportunities they need to achieve greatness. Every contribution you make directly supports our teams, ensuring they excel not only on the field but in the classroom as well. We invite you to support UAB Athletics today. For more information on ways to show your generosity through the Blazer Scholarship Fund, capital initiatives, and sport specific giving, visit blazerboosters.com or call Blazer Boosters at (205) 996-9969.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, be sure to follow @UAB_MBB on X and Instagram.
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