EMMITSBURG, Md. (November 3, 2025) – Mount St. Mary's basketball makes its much-anticipated return to Knott Arena on November 7, when the defending Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Champions take on the reigning Patriot League Regular Season Champion Bucknell.
 
Fans are encouraged to get to the arena early with a special gate opening time for 5:45 p.m., and to Wear Black as the Mount did throughout last year's historic MAAC Championship run. Giveaways will be a rally towel to the first 1,000 fans courtesy of Educational Systems Federal Credit Union. Magnet Schedule will be handed out to the first 500 fans, courtesy of Maynard Scott Spedden Farmers Insurance.
 
Beginning at 6:45 p.m., the pregame festivities inside the arena begin. The Star-Spangled Banner will be performed by Olivia Rubini, finalist from The Voice and Mount St. Mary's alum. The 2024-25 MAAC championship banner gets unveiled in a pre-game ceremony. Also included will be the first-ever Mount St. Mary's light show, welcoming the Mountaineers back onto the home floor for the first time in 2025-26.
 
Seats are limited but still available for the game. Tickets can be purchased through the Mount's Hometown Ticketing webpage.
 
A full list of promotions and giveaways for all Mount games this season was announced on October 8.