MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Interstat) — The Messiah Falcons will open their 2025-26 season at home against the Marywood Pacers on Friday, Nov. 7, at Brubaker Auditorium.

Both teams enter the contest with 0-0 records, looking to start the new campaign on a positive note. The matchup will be the first action for either squad since their 2024-25 seasons concluded in late winter.

Marywood will aim to rebound from a 69-48 road loss to Immaculata on Feb. 26, 2025. The Falcons, meanwhile, last played in the NCAA Division III tournament, falling 76-72 in overtime to Washington & Jefferson on March 7, 2025.

The game marks the beginning of a challenging early schedule for both programs. Following the opener, Marywood will host Penn State-Harrisburg on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Messiah will hit the road for its next contest, facing Dickinson on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Mechanicsburg.