The Metro Conference has officially released the 2026-27 men's basketball schedule, highlighted by Saint Peter's inaugural game against Manhattan on December 2. Each of the 13 teams will compete in a 20-game conference season, evenly split between home and away. Saint Peter's will host games at Run Baby Run Arena against familiar rivals such as Sacred Heart and Iona, while also venturing to locations including Quinnipiac and Niagara for their away matchups. The Peacocks, who finished the prior season second in the conference, will aim for a strong showing again in the upcoming season. The Metro Championship will occur from March 4-9 in Atlantic City, with the top 10 teams qualifying for the tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Peter's logged a successful 14-6 conference record last year.
  • The Peacocks achieved a perfect 10-0 record at home during conference play.
State of Play
  • Saint Peter's will play five home and five away games in January, with a balanced schedule throughout February.
  • They look to replicate their dominant home performance from last season against conference opponents.
What's Next

As the season approaches, teams will strategize to tackle conference challenges, with expectations set high for Saint Peter鈥檚, leveraging last season's successful tactics. The performance during the early games in December will be critical in setting the tone for the remainder of the season.

Bottom Line

Expectations are high for Saint Peter's as they aim to build on last season鈥檚 success, with strategic home stands pivotal to their hopes for a strong postseason run. Fans will be eager to see if the Peacocks can maintain their home court dominance and secure a top spot in the conference.