AUSTIN, Texas – St. Edward's Athletics has announced the 2025–26 men's basketball schedule, highlighted by a Homecoming doubleheader and multiple community engagement events throughout the season.
The Hilltoppers open the season Saturday, November 8 at 5:30 p.m., hosting Huston-Tillotson University as part of Homecoming Weekend, with the women's and men's teams both in action.
Single-game tickets are now available through HomeTown Ticketing on the St. Edward's Athletics website.
- General Admission: $16
- Discounted Admission: $9 (senior citizens, military, and non-St. Edward's students with valid ID)
- Free Admission: St. Edward's students, faculty, and staff with SEU ID
Parking is free for all fans, but vehicles must be registered through
vpermit using the claim code
SEUPRIDE. Faculty, staff, and students must still follow their designated parking areas.
Key Dates and Promotions
Men's basketball opens the season in Canada for the DII Canadian Tip-Off Classic from Friday, October 31, through November 1 against Western Washington, Simon Fraser, and Central Washington before returning to Austin for the home opener.
Homecoming Game – November 8
This year's Homecoming theme,
Rooted in Resilience, features the Hilltoppers hosting OLLU. Festivities include the
Homecoming Parade at 12:30 p.m., followed by a
pregame barbecue by the RAC before the women's basketball tip-off. The men's game tips off at 5:30, and we will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 2005-06 Heartland Conference Championship Team with a halftime recognition featuring
former head coach Ryan Marks.
Conference Opener / Hoops and Holy Cross Night – December 4
Lone Star Conference play begins at home against an LSC rival, highlighted by
Hoops and Holy Cross Night in partnership with the
Holy Cross Institute. The first 100 fans will receive rally towels.
River City Holiday Classic – December 16–17
Make the short trip to San Antonio to see the Hilltoppers face Fort Lewis College and the University of Central Oklahoma in the
River City Holiday Classic.
Battle of the Saints – January 27
St. Edward's hosts
St. Mary's in the annual
Battle of the Saints rivalry. Events include a campus-wide toy snake hunt and a halftime raffle.
Challenge of the Deans – February 12
University Deans will compete in a halftime
free-throw challenge during the Hilltoppers' matchup with
Angelo State, with awards for both the most made shots and best fan turnout by college.
Senior Day – February 14
St. Edward's honors seniors
BLAKE NIELSEN, CONOR MCMANUS, MASON COURTNEY, and JAMISON KAY before the final home game of the season against
UT Permian Basin.
Lone Star Conference Tournament – March 6–8
The 2026 LSC Tournament will be held at the
Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas. Tickets go on sale in February through the Lone Star Conference.
All St. Edward's home and conference games will stream live on FloCollege, with monthly and annual subscriptions available for full network access.
For updates throughout the season, follow @SEUMBasketball and @SEUAthletics on Instagram and X (Twitter).
