Jacksonville, Fla. – The ASUN Conference officially unveiled the 2025-26 men's basketball schedule Tuesday afternoon, setting the stage for what promises to be another thrilling campaign for Stetson Men's Basketball.
The Hatters will tip off ASUN play on the road, opening the conference slate against North Alabama on New Year's Day before heading to face Central Arkansas on Jan. 3.
Stetson then returns to Insight Credit Union Arena at the Edmunds Center for a pivotal four-game home stand. The Hatters host Lipscomb on Jan. 8, followed by Austin Peay on Jan. 10. The stretch continues the following week with match ups against West Georgia on Jan. 15 and Queens on Jan. 17.
The team hits the road again for a rematch with Lipscomb in Nashville on Jan. 22 then travels to Clarksville to face Austin Peay on Jan 24. The three-game road swing wraps up at North Florida on Jan. 29, before Stetson returns home to face North Alabama in a quick turnaround on Jan. 31.
February begins with a two-game road trip as Stetson visits Bellarmine on Feb. 2, and Eastern Kentucky on Feb. 7. The Hatters return to DeLand to host rival Jacksonville on Feb. 12 then travel south to battle FGCU on Feb. 14.
Stetson's final home stand of the regular season includes contests against Central Arkansas on Feb 19 and North Florida on Feb 21. The Hatters then travel to Jacksonville for a rematch with the Dolphins on Feb. 26, before closing out the regular season at home against FGCU on Feb. 28.
The 2026 ASUN Men's Basketball Tournament begins Mar. 4 with first-round games hosted on campus sites. The quarterfinals, semifinals, and championship game will take place at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla. The tournament final is scheduled for Sunday, Mar. 8 and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN 2 with a bid to the NCAA Tournament on the line.
About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.
