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Penn State basketball schedules nonconference games for 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 1:03 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Penn State basketball schedules nonconference games for 2026-27 season
Summary

Penn State basketball has finalized its 2026-27 nonconference schedule, featuring games against three in-state programs and participation in the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas. The Nittany Lions will play the Palestra Game against Pitt on November 8 and will host teams like UAlbany and IU Indy at the Bryce Jordan Center. This balanced schedule aims to prepare the team, which has several newcomers, for the challenges of Big Ten play. The nonconference slate concludes with a game against Saint Joseph's on December 22 in Hershey. This diverse array of opponents is designed to help gauge the team's competitiveness ahead of conference matchups.

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  • •Full nonconference schedule features games from November 2 to December 22, 2026.
  • •Included are contests against Pitt, Lafayette, and Saint Joseph's.
  • •Penn State will compete in the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas.
  • •Home games are primarily at the Bryce Jordan Center.
  • •The Palestra Game against Pitt marks a shift in scheduling tradition.
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  • 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — Penn State basketball unveils full 2026-27 nonconference schedule
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Penn State basketball will take on three programs from the Commonwealth and travel to the Bahamas in nonconference play. Here's what you need to know.

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