SALINAS, Calif. (Interstat) — The Hartnell College men’s basketball team will look to secure its first win of the season when it hosts Allan Hancock College in a non-conference junior college matchup on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.

The Panthers (0-1) are coming off a 77-69 home loss to Coalinga on Saturday. The visiting Bulldogs (0-0) will be opening their 2025-26 season, looking to improve upon a 48-64 loss to Santa Ana in their most recent contest back on Feb. 26, 2025.

Tuesday’s game represents the start of a challenging early-season stretch for both teams. Following the contest, Hartnell embarks on a two-game road trip, facing Marin on Nov. 7 and Ohlone on Nov. 11. Allan Hancock will begin a busy November with seven more games, starting with a home contest against Sequoias on Nov. 7 before a three-game road swing.

The intrastate matchup, organized by the California Community College Athletic Association, will tip off at Hartnell College’s gym.