Boston College men’s basketball now knows the path it will take into Luke Murray’s first season at the helm, and the non-conference slate gives the Eagles a little bit of everything.
The opener comes Nov. 3 at home against Wagner, a first-time matchup between the schools. From there, BC jumps right into one of the marquee dates on the schedule: a meeting with UMass at TD Garden as part of the Hall of Fame Series. That game will be the Eagles’ first at TD Garden in more than a decade, and it comes before the UConn-Michigan rematch from the 2026 NCAA National Championship Game in the same doubleheader.
The Boston College-UMass series has plenty of history already, even if this is a fresh stage. The game will be the 49th all-time meeting between the programs, with BC holding a 26-22 edge dating back to the 1905-06 season.
“We are thrilled to bring our basketball program back to TD Garden for the first time in over a decade,” said head coach Luke Murray. “Basketball holds a special place in the heart of this city, and we are excited to re-establish the tradition of Boston College hosting games in one of the country's premier basketball settings. We are thankful to partner with the Basketball Hall of Fame and appreciate their efforts in putting together a great night of basketball in Boston.”
The schedule stays busy after that. BC hosts Maryland Eastern Shore on Nov. 10, then New Hampshire on Nov. 15, before heading to Cambridge for a Nov. 18 date with Harvard.
That one adds another chapter to a series that will reach 54 meetings. The Eagles then welcome NJIT on Nov. 22 before traveling to Orlando, Fla. for multi-team event play that includes teams like
After the trip, Boston College heads to Athens for its ACC/SEC Challenge game at Georgia. The non-conference portion closes with five straight home games at Conte Forum: UMass Lowell on Dec.
5, Northeastern on Dec. 9, George Washington on Dec.
12, New Haven on Dec. 20, and Stonehill on Dec. 22.
It’s a schedule that gives Murray and a new-look roster a chance to settle in early. The local flavor stands out, with UMass, Harvard, and Northeastern all on the board, and the toughest tests appear to be Georgia and potentially one opponent in the MTE. The setup should give BC a real shot to bank wins, build confidence, and sort out rotations before the ACC grind begins.
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