Matchups Announced for Second Round of 2025-26 MAC-SBC Challenge

NEW ORLEANS – A scheduling alliance in men’s and women’s basketball, the MAC-SBC Challenge closes out its third season when round two of the 2025-26 event tips off Saturday, February 7.

The games will feature 13 Sun Belt Conference (SBC) men’s basketball programs hosting 13 Mid-American Conference (MAC) teams and 13 SBC women’s basketball teams visiting 13 MAC programs based on current NET rankings.

Headlining the men’s edition of the MAC-SBC Challenge is a showdown between reigning conference champions Troy and Akron. The Trojans are currently listed No. 125 in the NET rankings, while the Zips are No. 50. Additionally, Marshall (NET 133) will host Miami-Ohio (NET 58), while Arkansas State…