SALISBURY, Md. – Governors Challenge Collegiate, presented by Piedmont Airlines, is returning and expanding in its second year.
Twelve NCAA Division III men’s and women’s teams will travel to the Wicomico Civic Center to compete Nov. 20-22.
“We’re excited about what this event is becoming and what that growth means for our community,” said tournament director James Simmons. “Expanding the field brings more teams, families and visitors to Wicomico County, while giving local athletes and basketball fans the opportunity to see some of the best Division III programs in the country compete right here at home.”
Salisbury University, Roanoke College, Notre Dame of Maryland University men’s teams will return. Other participating men’s teams include Randolph Macon College, Hood College, St. Joseph’s University – Brooklyn, SUNY Oneonta and Vassar College. Three of these eight teams finished the 2025-26 season ranked in the top 25 by D3hoops.com.
On the women’s side of the tournament Salisbury University and Lehman College will return and be joined by Neumann University and Rowan University.
A designated Youth Day, presented by Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc., will kick off the tournament on Friday, Nov. 20. Fifth graders from around Wicomico County will pack the stands for the 11 a.m. men’s team matchup of Salisbury University vs. St. Joseph’s University – Brooklyn.
Following the two games that day, there will be a free basketball clinic for children grades K-8 led by Salisbury University’s men’s and women’s basketball players and coaches. Registration is available online at www.governorschallenge.org/collegiate/community/youth-clinic.
Tickets are on sale now with general admission and courtside seating options. Weekend-long passes are also available.
To purchase tickets, view schedules or learn more, visit www.GovernorsChallenge.org.
