Bryant ’s women's basketball team starts the calendar year in 2026 with its America East opener and the m en 's team opens defense of its league and tournament titles with a rematch.

The Bulldogs received their conference assignments in an Aug. 20 release. Bryant’s women lock up with New Hampshire to celebrate New Year’s Day while the men visit Maine in an early headlining date Jan. 3.

Chace Athletic Center will host the Bulldogs and Wildcats as part of a stretch that sees the Bryant women play four of their first six in Smithfield. The Black Bears follow on Jan. 3, Albany visits on Jan. 10 and the New Jersey Institute of Technology arrives on Jan. 17 as part of an immediate test. Maine and the Great Danes both played at or near the top of the standings throughout the 2024-25 c

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