BANNER ELK, N.C. – Lees-McRae men's basketball, under the direction of second-year head coach
Desean Motley, has announced its 2026-27 schedule.
The Bobcats kick off their season on October 11 at UNCW Wilmington for an exhibition with the Seahawks at 2 p.m. Lees-McRae then opens its home schedule on November 10 against Virginia University of Lynchburg at 7 p.m. before heading to King University for two regional crossover games against UVA Wise and Carson-Newman on November 13 and 14. The Bobcats conclude November with games against Mars Hill (November 18), Brevard (November 21), North Greenville (November 24), and Paine (November 28).
Lees-McRae opens December on the road at King University on December 2 in Conference Carolinas play and then the Bobcats head to Central, South Carolina to face Southern Wesleyan on December 5. The Bobcats then host Shorter on December 12 and conclude 2026 with road contests at Emmanuel (December 15) and Lincoln Memorial (December 31).
In January, the Bobcats face Livingston (January 2), Barton (January 6), Mount Olive (January 9), Belmont Abbey (January 13), Francis Marion (January 16), Converse (January 20), Young Harris (January 23), North Greenville (January 26), and Southern Wesleyan on January 30.
The Bobcats continue their season in February with two road matches at Belmont Abbey on February 3 and Erskine on February 6. Lees-McRae then returns home to the McNair & Debi Tornow Court on February 9 and face King and UNC Pembroke in Banner Elk on February 17 and 20. The Bobcats conclude the regular season on February 24 at Converse.
Lees-McRae men's basketball joins the women's basketball team for Mountain Madness on October 23 on the McNair & Debi Tornow Court. The event is scheduled for a 6 p.m. start.
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