Initial Matchups Announced for 2025-26 MAC-SBC Challenge

Initial matchups announced for 2025-26 MAC-SBC Challenge

CLEVELAND — The MAC-SBC Challenge — the third installment of a scheduling alliance in men’s and women’s basketball — will tip off on Monday, Nov. 3 with 12 Mid-American Conference (MAC) men’s basketball programs hosting 12 Sun Belt Conference (SBC)…

MAC-Sun Belt Challenge: First matchups set for 2025-26 season

The third edition of the MAC-Sun Belt challenge matchups has been officially announced for both the BGSU men’s and women’s basketball teams on Nov. 3. BGSU men’s basketball will face Texas State at the Stroh Center, while BGSU women’s basketball will travel to the Cajundome to take on Louisiana. “Texas State will be a great game to open the season,” said men’s basketball head coach Todd Simon. “We look forward to packing the Stroh on opening nig…

Third Season of MAC-SBC Challenge Tips Off in November 2025 - Georgia State University

ATLANTA – The MAC-SBC Challenge returns for its third season in 2025–26, continuing the scheduling alliance between the Sun Belt Conference (SBC) and the Mid-American Conference (MAC) with men's and women's basketball. The challenge will open during the first week of the season on Monday, November 3, featuring 13 head-to-head matchups in both men's and women's basketball.

Initial Matchups Announced for 2025-26 MAC-SBC Challenge - Ohio University

CLEVELAND — The MAC-SBC Challenge -- the third installment of a scheduling alliance in men's and women's basketball -- will tip off on Monday, Nov. 3 with 12 Mid-American Conference (MAC) men's basketball programs hosting 12 Sun Belt Conference (SBC) teams, while the 12 MAC women's basketball programs will visit 12 SBC teams.

Basketball Matchups Announced For First Games Of 2025-26 MAC-SBC Challenge - Bowling Green State University Athletics

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Mid-American Conference (MAC) and Sun Belt Conference (SBC) announced the first matchups in the third installment of the MAC-SBC Challenge Tuesday afternoon (July 1). The MAC-SBC Challenge is a scheduling alliance in the sports of men's and women's basketball and will be played during the opening week of the 2025-26 season with 12 MAC men's basketball programs hosting 12 SBC teams, while the 12 MAC women's basketball progra…

Men's Basketball to Host Appalachian State in MAC-SBC Challenge - Central Michigan University Athletics

CLEVELAND, Ohio—Central Michigan will host Appalachian State on Monday, Nov. 3 as part of the Mid-American Conference-Sun Belt Conference Men's Basketball Challenge, the two leagues announced Tuesday. The game will be televised on an ESPN platform.