ANDERSON, S.C. – Entering his first season leading the Trojans, head coach Ben Thompson and the Anderson University Basketball program have announced the 2026-27 schedule as they turn the page to a new chapter.
 
"We couldn't be more excited for our Trojans to tip-off in Abney on Monday, Nov. 9 against Morehouse for our White Out Game to start the season!" said Thompson.
 
With a new era underway, the 2026-27 season awaits an exciting opportunity for the Trojans. Under the direction of the first-year head coach, Anderson is eager to embrace the opportunity to build something new, with just two returners from last season's historic team leading the way and a newly renovated home court.
 
The Black and Gold open the 2026-27 campaign at home when they meet with Moorehouse College for the first time in program history on Nov. 9. Anderson will then take the short trip to Newberry, S.C. to take on nonconference opponents Erskine and Belmont Abbey in the SAC / Conference Carolinas Challenge hosted by Newberry College on Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14.
 
Following the tournament, AU will play back-to-back contests against nonconference opponent Clayton State (Nov. 19 & Nov. 23) before hosting Emory & Henry on Wednesday, Dec. 2 to begin South Atlantic Conference play. Anderson then hops on the road for a two-game series including Mars Hill on Saturday Dec. 5 and nonconference opponent Francis Marion on Tuesday, Dec. 8
 
"Morehouse will be a great test for our guys with them coming off a conference championship, trip to the NCAA Tournament, and 20-win season." Added Thompson. "We have also scheduled rivalry games against Belmont Abbey, Clayton State, Erskine, and Francis Marion that will help us prepare for conference play as well."
 
The Trojans return home on Saturday, Dec. 12 to face Carson Newman followed by a mid-day contest against Newberry on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Anderson then embarks on a month-long road stretch to close out 2026 and ring in the new year. During the extended road swing, the Black and Gold will see five conference games including, Lincoln Memorial (Dec. 19), Wingate (Jan. 2), Coker (Jan. 6), Tusculum (Jan. 9), and Catawba (Jan. 13).
 
At the conclusion of the programs month-long road swing, UVA Wise (Jan. 16) and Lenoir-Rhyne (Jan. 20) will take the trip to Anderson for more conference play. Anderson concludes the first round of conference play on the road when they travel to Emory & Henry on Saturday, Jan. 23.
 
Wrapping up the second half of conference play, Anderson will host Wingate (Jan. 27), Mars Hill (Jan. 30), Coker (Feb. 10), Lincoln Memorial (Feb. 13), Catawba (Feb. 17) and Tusculum for senior night on Saturday, Feb. 27, while taking on road matchups at Newberry (Feb. 3), Carson-Newman (Feb. 6), UVA Wise (Feb. 20) and Lenoir-Rhyne (Feb. 24).
"Our conference schedule will be a gauntlet once again, playing in such a dominant league every night will be a battle, but one that we look forward to competing in!"
 
Both the men and women's South Atlantic Conference Championship Tournament will begin on Wednesday, March 3 in Rock Hill, S.C. with the title game on Saturday, March 6.
 
"We need out Trojan Army and the community to #ChargeOn every night at home and come out in full force to help us continue creating the best home court environment in the country! We look forward to seeing you in Abney this season. Go Trojans!"