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.