SAN BRUNO, Calif. (Interstat) — The Skyline men’s basketball team will open its season Saturday at home against Merced in a non-conference California junior college matchup.

The Trojans and visiting Blue Devils will both begin their 2025-26 campaigns with 0-0 records. The game marks the first official action for both teams since the conclusion of the previous season.

Merced last played on Feb. 21, 2025, earning a 77-69 home victory over Reedley. Skyline’s most recent contest was a 72-66 road loss to West Valley on March 8, 2025.

Interstat’s ELO system projects Skyline as a strong favorite, giving the Trojans a 78.90 percent probability of winning the opener.

Following Saturday’s game, Merced will travel to face Foothill on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Skyline’s next contest is a road game at Alameda on Wednesday, Nov. 5.