UNCG will host Chattanooga on Jan. 30 in a noon game airing on CBS Sports Network, putting the Spartans on a national stage as part of the Southern Conference’s largest national TV schedule in at least 20 years. The matchup is also part of a women’s and men’s basketball doubleheader at Bodford Arena.

By the Numbers
  • 15 SoCon regular-season games will air nationally, the league’s most in at least 20 years.
  • 10 games are scheduled for CBS Sports Network; five more are set for ESPN2 or ESPNU.
  • Seven televised games are scheduled for January and eight for February.
Yes, But

The expanded national schedule boosts the conference’s visibility, but only select SoCon games will be televised; UNCG’s Jan. 30 home game is its featured broadcast in the announced lineup.

State of Play
  • UNCG opens its 2026-27 season at home against Milligan on Nov. 3.
  • Chattanooga finished 13-19 overall and 7-11 in SoCon play in 2025-26.
  • UNCG’s women will host Mercer after the men’s game on Jan. 30; the tip time has not been announced.
What’s Next

UNCG begins the season in November before welcoming Chattanooga for the nationally televised matchup in January. The SoCon tournament will also receive national coverage, including the men’s championship game on ESPN or ESPN2 on March 8.

Bottom Line

The Jan. 30 broadcast gives UNCG a high-profile home date and places the Spartans within a broader push to bring SoCon basketball to a national audience.