JOHNSON, Vt.-The Northern Vermont University-Johnson men's basketball team have announced their upcoming nine game schedule for this semester. The Badgers returned to campus on January 15, 2021 in preparation for the upcoming season.
The last time the Badgers took the court competitively was on Saturday, February 22, 2020 when they concluded the 2019-20 season at Husson University.
On January 11, 2021 the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Presidents' Council determined that it is not feasible to conduct a NAC regular or postseason basketball schedule with members spread across three states. Ultimately, presidents determined the best course of action is to forgo a traditional conference schedule this year while allowing schools autonomy to play games at their own discretion.
Quickly, NVU-Johnson men's basketball program began scheduling for the second semester. The schedule reflects that NVU-Johnson men's basketball will pursue playing opportunities throughout the month of February and into the month of March.
The Badgers will open up the competitive season Saturday, February 6 where they will face Fisher College in Carter Gymnasium at 2:00pm. The team then heads on the road where they will face in state opponent Castleton University on Thursday, February 11 and Norwich University on Saturday, February 13 in Northfield, Vermont. The following Wednesday, the Badgers will return to Norwich University, followed by Fisher on Saturday, February 20.
Men's basketball will have a few days off before games against SUNY Canton on Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27. The team will then face rival NVU-Lyndon in the first week of March. The Badgers will host the Hornets on Thursday, March 4and then travel to NVU-Lyndon on Saturday, March 6 to conclude the season.
Due to COVID restrictions there will be no fans in Carter Gymnasium for the duration of the basketball season. Contests played on NVU-Johnson campus will include only essential game management and athletic staff.