Presbyterian College Men’s Basketball to Host National TV Game in Clinton
February 22, 2026
The Presbyterian College men’s basketball team will step into the national spotlight later this week as the Blue Hose host the High Point University Panthers in a nationally televised matchup on ESPNU.
The game is set for Thursday, February 26, at 7:00 p.m. inside the Templeton Center on PC’s campus in Clinton. The contest was selected as the Big South Conference’s final ESPNU Wildcard broadcast of the 2025–26 season.
A Big Stage for the Blue Hose
This marks Presbyterian’s second ESPNU Wildcard appearance this season and the program’s fifth all-time selection in the Big South’s Game of the Week series.
The Templeton Center — a 2,300-seat arena that has served as the home of Blue Hose basketball since 1975 — is expected to provide an electric atmosphere for the nationally televised contest.
Rematch With Conference Leader
Thursday’s matchup will be a rematch of a dramatic January game between the two teams that High Point narrowly won 84–81. That contest featured 14 lead changes and eight ties, underscoring the competitive nature of the rivalry.
High Point enters the game near the top of the Big South standings and riding strong momentum, while Presbyterian has been competitive in conference play and strong offensively, leading the league in field-goal percentage during conference play.
Final Home Game of the Season
The nationally televised game also carries added significance for PC fans — it will be the Blue Hose’s final home game of the regular season.
With conference tournament play approaching, the matchup offers both teams a high-profile opportunity to showcase their programs on a national stage — and gives local fans a chance to see Big South basketball in the spotlight without leaving Clinton.
How to Watch or Attend
Fans can catch the game live on ESPNU or attend in person at the Templeton Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on February 26.
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