GRANTHAM, Pa. – With the Messiah University men's basketball season opening tomorrow night at Gallaudet University, check out the 2025-26 season below.
 

2024-25 Season Recap

The Falcons finished the 2024-25 season with a 5-20 overall record and a 4-10 record in MAC Commonwealth play. The Falcons swept the season series against conference rivals Widener and beat conference rival Eastern at home.
 

Roster Outlook

The Falcons are led by MAC Commonwealth Honorable Mention Caleb Lyles. Lyles is joined by returning starters Johnny McBride and Ben Wert. Declan Hersh, Avery Kopcha, Jordan Edwards-Saliu and Cameron Thompson all return looking to expand their contributions to the team. The Falcons add two freshmen looking to make an early impact for the team. The Falcons are led by first year Head Coach, Jacob Fleegle, who comes to Messiah after four years as the assistant coach at Emory University.
 

2025-26 Schedule Preview

The Falcons open the season on the road at Gallaudet University on Friday, Nov. 7 at 6:00 p.m. The Falcons have their home opener against Elizabethtown College on Tuesday, Nov 11 at 7:30 pm. The Falcons will then host the Messiah Tip-Off Tournament on Nov. 14 and the 15th, with St. Joseph's University Brooklyn, Salisbury University, and Washington and Lee College all coming to Grantham. The Falcons open MAC Commonwealth play against Stevenson University on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 7:00 p.m. on Jordan Court in Hitchcock Arena. The Falcons host conference rivals York College on Saturday, Jan 31, Widener University on Saturday, Feb. 7, and Eastern University on Wednesday, Feb. 11 as the three most anticipated matchups at Messiah this season.
 

MAC Commonwealth Preseason Poll

1. Alvernia - 42 (3)
2. Hood - 41 (2)
3. York - 40 (2)
4. Albright - 33 (1)
5. Eastern - 26
6. Widener - 22
T-7. Stevenson - 10
T-7. Messiah - 10
 
 

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