CHARLESTON – On Friday afternoon, Charleston Southern Men’s Basketball, under Head Coach Saah Nimley, revealed their non-conference opponents for the 2025-2026 season, featuring six home games and nine on the road.
Season Opener – The Bucs will kick off their season on November 3rd by traveling to Blacksburg, Virginia, to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies on the opening night of college basketball. Historically, CSU has only faced Virginia Tech seven times, with just two meetings in the last 15 years.
First Home Game – Fans will get their first glimpse of Coach Nimley’s squad at home on November 6th, against Toccoa Falls College, a team the Buccaneers have a perfect record against (8-0).
Local Rivalry – On November 10th, the Bucs will challenge local rivals, The Citadel Bulldogs, located just 20 miles away. In their 37 encounters thus far, the Bucs have secured victory in 16 matches.
Bulldog Bash – Following their third game, Coach Nimley’s team will head to Huntsville, Alabama, for the 2025 Bulldog Bash hosted by Alabama A&M University. Their first game there will be on November 13th against Alabama A&M, marking the first official meeting between the two programs.
Camps and Competitions – Back at the Buc Dome on November 18th, CSU will face the IU-Indy Jaguars in what is deemed “Camp Night.” Following this, on November 21st, the Bucs will travel to Greenville, North Carolina, to face the East Carolina Pirates for the first time in over 40 years.
Year-End Matches – On December 2nd, CSU will visit the UT-Martin Skyhawks, who they defeated last season. The month will also feature home games against Warren Wilson College and South Carolina State, culminating with a game against Furman on December 21st and ending the non-conference schedule with a trip to face the Richmond Spiders on December 28th.
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