WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Palm Beach Atlantic's head men's basketball coach
Cole Rose released the team's 2026-27 schedule on Wednesday.
PBA looks to continues its moment after a historic 2025-26 campaign. The season opens at the South Region Crossover in Daytona Beach, Fla. with Trevecca Nazarene and Morehouse on Nov. 13-14. The following week, the Sailfish will start conference play traveling to Lynn (Nov. 18) and Tampa (Nov. 21). Thanksgiving will be celebrated with games against Mississippi College and Puerto-Rico Piedras at home in the Rayus Radiology Thanksgiving Classic.
Last season, the 'Fish made it to the SSC Tournament Championship game and qualified for the NCAA Tournament for just the second time in program history. The team looks to improve on their 26-6 (16-4 SSC) season and return to the postseason. The 'Fish were ranked as high as No. 3 in the country after taking down No. 1-ranked Nova Southeastern last season.
PBA features a mix of newcomers and key returners. Last year's SSC leader in blocks
Christian Kirkland returns as a big presence in the post for PBA. Guards
Graham Worland and Ty Burton also return from last year's starting lineup.
Embry-Riddle is the first conference opponent in-line to see the newly renovated Rubin Arena as the first game of December. The Sailfish compete in a rematch of the conference championship at Nova Southeastern on Dec. 5. Barry comes to town before Christmas break on Dec. 12. During Christmas break, the team travels to Saint Leo's Holiday Tournament to take on Trinity College and Middle Georgia State. The last game of 2026 will bring South Florida Bible to town on Dec. 30.
The new year will tip-off with Florida Southern at home. January's home games include Saint Leo, Florida Tech, Lynn, and Tampa. February brings Nova Southeastern and Rollins back to the Rubin Arena, before ending the season at home against Eckerd.
The 'Fish are slated to face three NCAA Tournament teams, Nova Southeastern, Florida Southern, and Morehouse.