Towson Men to Open 2026-27 Basketball Season
The Towson Tigers face Santa Clara on Nov. 2 as the team debuts a reconfigured roster.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Basketball
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Towson Men's Basketball heads into the 2026-27 season with a rebuilt roster of six returning players and nine newcomers. The team plays its season opener against Santa Clara on Nov. 2, 2026.
Why it matters
Following a 2025-26 campaign that saw the loss of nine players to graduation or transfer, the Tigers are looking to integrate a fresh lineup. The team enters the season ranked fourth in the Preseason Coaches Poll.
The team finished the 2025-26 season with 19 wins and 15 losses, scoring 2,354 points while conceding 2,248. Caleb Embeya returns with a proven presence after recording 99 offensive rebounds last season.
The players
Caleb Embeya
He is a key returning athlete who recorded 99 offensive rebounds during the 2025-26 season.
Zion Stanford
He is a standout player who was named to the preseason All-CAA second team.
Jaquan Womack
He is a recognized team member who earned a preseason All-CAA honorable mention.
The details
The program enters the year with significant turnover, as only six players return to the court alongside nine new additions. Preseason recognition highlights individual talent, with Zion Stanford earning a spot on the All-CAA second team and Jaquan Womack receiving honorable mention.
Timeline
The Tigers finished the 2025-2026 season with a 19-15 record.
A preseason media day teleconference was held on Wednesday.
The season opener against Santa Clara is set for Nov. 2, 2026.
The team hosts its home opener against the LIU Sharks on Nov. 9, 2026.
Season Trajectory
Towson's fourth-place ranking in the Preseason Coaches Poll positions them as a contender within the current Colonial Athletic Association basketball season structure. How the nine new players integrate will determine if the team can improve upon its 19-15 record from the previous year.
Fans should monitor how the nine newcomers distribute minutes alongside returners like Caleb Embeya. The upcoming exhibition match against the University of Delaware will serve as the primary indicator of the new starting rotation.
The takeaway
The Tigers face a pivotal transition phase following a significant turnover of nine roster spots. Success for the team this season depends heavily on how quickly the coaching staff integrates new talent with veteran players like Caleb Embeya.
Further reading
Stay updated on the team throughout the year by visiting Towson Basketball.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Thetowerlight.
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