For Immediate Release:
24 October 2025

Franklin, MA- The Dean College Department of Athletics & Recreation is pleased to announce the 2025-26 schedules for both Men's and Women's Basketball. Both teams will be competing in their sixth full season in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC).

First, Women's Basketball will hit the road for the first-ever exhibition against an NCAA Division I opponent. They will play at the University of Vermont on Tuesday, November 4^th on ESPN+. They also have an exhibition on November 1^st at Lesley University.

The Women's team will play a total of 25 games, comprised of 14 home and 11 road games. Notable non-conference opponents include Nichols College of November 8^th (Home Opener), Wentworth on November 12^th, and Keene State College on November 18^th.

They will open their GNAC schedule with Rivier University, at home, on Saturday, January 10^th. From there, they will play a total of 12 conference games, leading to their home finale on February 21^st versus Regis College.

On the Men's side, they open the season with a pair of scrimmages on November 2^nd and November 4^th. Both scrimmages will be on the road to Westfield State University and Bridgewater State University, respectively.

The team will open their season at home on Monday, November 10^th, versus Lesley University. Their season is comprised of 25 games, including 15 home and 10 road games.

In addition, their schedule also includes 12 conference contests, beginning with Rivier University on Saturday, January 10^th. They conclude the regular season at home on February 21^st versus Regis College.

Should either team make the GNAC Postseason, the tournament will begin on February 23^rd on the men's side, and February 24^th for the women. Championship games will be hosted on the 27^th and 28^th of the month, respectively.

MEN'S FULL SCHEDULE

WOMEN'S FULL SCHEDULE

For Media Inquiries:
Brett Chaves
Sports Information Director, Dean College Athletics
(508) 541-1826
BChaves@dean.edu