FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men's basketball team has announced the 2024-25 season schedule.

Head Coach Chad LaCross enters his 15th season with 317 wins at the helm of the Saint Francis men's basketball program. USF finished last season with an overall record of 13-16 and a 6-12 record in Crossroads League play. 

This year's schedule features 10 home contests, including nine home conference games.

The Cougars will begin the 2024-25 season on the road at Indiana University Columbus on October 29 before competing at the Bernie Holowicki Classic hosted by Madonna University on November 1-2. The Cougars will then travel to University Park, Ill. for a matchup against Governors State University on November 6. USF will compete against Rochester Christian University and Cleary University in the Rochester Christian Classic on November 8-9. Saint Francis then travels to South Bend, Ind. for a game against Indiana University South Bend on November 13. 

The Cougars' first home game is set for November 16 as USF faces Indiana Institute of Technology with a 7:30 p.m. tipoff. USF will open Crossroads League play at home on November 20 against Taylor University before traveling to Goshen College for a conference matchup against the Maple Leafs on November 23. 

Saint Francis hits the road to compete in the NAIA "The Show" in Kingsport, Tenn. On November 30, the Cougars face the University of Pikeville from Kentucky to open up NAIA "The Show" before facing off against Georgetown College on December 1. 

USF will return to Indiana for a home game against Huntington University on December 4 and a road game at Bethel University on December 7. 

The Cougars will start the new year against Indiana Wesleyan University on January 4 and Mount Vernon Nazarene University on January 8. The remainder of USF's home contests for January and February include games against Grace College (Jan. 15), Goshen College (Jan. 29), Bethel University (Feb. 5), Marian University (Feb. 15) and the regular season finale against Spring Arbor University (Feb.22).

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