BEL AIR, Md. (Interstat) — The Harford Fighting Owls will open their 2025-26 men’s junior college basketball season at home against the Richard Bland Eagles on Thursday, Nov. 6.

Both teams enter the contest with 0-0 records, looking to start the new campaign with a victory. The game marks the official debut for both programs after their 2023-24 seasons concluded in March.

Richard Bland’s previous season ended with an 82-77 home loss to USC Salkehatchie on March 15, 2024. Harford’s last outing was a 62-58 overtime defeat on the road against Allegany College of Maryland on March 16, 2024.

The matchup will serve as the season opener for both squads before they dive into the bulk of their schedules. For Richard Bland, the game is the first of 11 contests leading into the new year, including a road game at Harcum on Nov. 15. Harford’s early-season slate features a road test at Harcum on Nov. 12, followed by a trip to Wake Tech on Nov. 22.

Tip-off is scheduled for Thursday night in Bel Air.