2026-2027 Schedule

[tpsjugglerdude]

While the team hasn’t even been put together yet, the schedule is already coming together. 

Akron @ Bucknell 12/2

Tulane @ Akron 12/5 

 

 

 

[kreed5120]

Akron will also start the season off on the road on 11/2 against a Sun Belt team. Opponent still TBD.

[Zips1991]

So I'm guessing the three-game deal with Bucknell is two homes games and a road game? I'm honestly a little surprised we are playing them on the road but I guess it's fine.

[NWAkron]

And they still can't get a home and home with YSU or CSU.

[Zips1991]

39 minutes ago, NWAkron said:

And they still can't get a home and home with YSU or CSU.

My understanding is Akron doesn't want a home and home with either. We only want to play them at home.

[kreed5120]

Outside of a few years under Calhoun both programs have been fairly bad. Maybe an outlier decent season here or there. I'm not sure what the appeal is in scheduling either of them.

[Zippy87]

Just now, kreed5120 said:

Outside of a few years under Calhoun both programs have been fairly bad. Maybe an outlier decent season here or there. I'm not sure what the appeal is in scheduling either of them.

 

I do think a game against Cleveland State would garner a tad more interest from the average fan than another generic opponent. But nothing significant. 

[kreed5120]

Just now, Zippy87 said:

 

I do think a game against Cleveland State would garner a tad more interest from the average fan than another generic opponent. But nothing significant. 

 

I actually feel it hurts our brand as I'd like to believe we're a level above both those programs. I feel that's the reason the only Horizon programs we agree to H&H with are the ones like Wright State who consistently compete at the top of the conference.

[infofan]

My understanding was Akron played at YSU in an exhibition game last november with the expectation theyd play an exhibition at Akron next year. both schools splitting the proceeds even to go toward their respective NIL funds.  As for horizon league games weve played Milwaukee, Ft Wayne, Oakland,  NKU, as well as Wright St.  Dont know what the issue is with Cleveland and Ytown, but with budget issues these "local" games seem to make sense for all teams involved

 

[exit322]

29 minutes ago, kreed5120 said:

 

I actually feel it hurts our brand as I'd like to believe we're a level above both those programs. I feel that's the reason the only Horizon programs we agree to H&H with are the ones like Wright State who consistently compete at the top of the conference.

 

We're a mid-major whose ceiling is winning three games in Cleveland in early March (that also draws very very average crowds).  Better to play as many local teams fans might actually care about that we can, even if we're "a level above them."

[kreed5120]

4 minutes ago, exit322 said:

 

We're a mid-major whose ceiling is winning three games in Cleveland in early March (that also draws very very average crowds).  Better to play as many local teams fans might actually care about that we can, even if we're "a level above them."

 

Did you watch CSU 1st round game in the Horizon League tournament? They hosted the game and there may have been a few dozen people in the stands. If even CSU fans don't care about CSU basketball why would Akron fans?

Edited 1 minute ago by kreed5120