North Central Cardinals taking to the court this season as schedule released
By R. R. Hagan
The North Central Cardinals now know who they’ll face on the court in the 2025-2026 college basketball season.
The Cardinals kick off the season at home against the Saint Mary's Belles on Nov. 7 at Gregory Arena.
The Cardinals end their season away against the Carthage Firebirds on Feb. 18 at Tarble Arena.
They play a total of 25 games this year in the regular season with 12 of those games at home and 13 away or at neutral sites.
Some games may change due to unforeseen mid-season circumstances.
Full North Central Cardinals Schedule for the 2025-2026 College Basketball Season
| Date | Time | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 7 | 6 p.m. | Saint Mary's Belles | Gregory Arena |
| Nov. 11 | 7 p.m. | Concordia Chicago Cougars | Geiseman Gymnasium |
| Nov. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Lawrence Vikings | Alexander Gymnasium |
| Nov. 22 | 2 p.m. | Edgewood Eagles | Gregory Arena |
| Nov. 25 | 5 p.m. | Benedictine Eagles | Dan and Ada Rice Center |
| Nov. 29 | 2 p.m. | Concordia Wisconsin Falcons | R. John Buuck Field House |
| Dec. 3 | 7 p.m. | Carthage Firebirds | Gregory Arena |
| Dec. 6 | 5 p.m. | Illinois Wesleyan Titans | Gregory Arena |
| Dec. 13 | 2 p.m. | North Park Vikings | Carlson Gymnasium |
| Dec. 17 | 5:30 p.m. | Illinois Lady Blues | Gregory Arena |
| Dec. 19 | 6 p.m. | Rockford Regents | Seaver Center |
| Dec. 30 | 2 p.m. | Aurora Spartans | Gregory Arena |
| Jan. 3 | 2 p.m. | North Park Vikings | Gregory Arena |
| Jan. 7 | 7 p.m. | Augustana College Vikings | Roy J. Carver Center |
| Jan. 10 | 2 p.m. | Wheaton Thunder | Gregory Arena |
| Jan. 14 | 7 p.m. | Carroll Pioneers | Gregory Arena |
| Jan. 21 | 7 p.m. | Millikin Big Blue | Griswold Physical Education Center |
| Jan. 24 | 2 p.m. | Elmhurst Bluejays | R.A. Faganel Hall |
| Jan. 28 | 7 p.m. | Carroll Pioneers | Van Male Field House |
| Jan. 31 | 2 p.m. | Illinois Wesleyan Titans | Shirk Center |
| Feb. 4 | 7 p.m. | Augustana College Vikings | Gregory Arena |
| Feb. 7 | 2 p.m. | Wheaton Thunder | King Arena |
| Feb. 11 | 7 p.m. | Millikin Big Blue | Gregory Arena |
| Feb. 14 | 2 p.m. | Elmhurst Bluejays | Gregory Arena |
| Feb. 18 | 7 p.m. | Carthage Firebirds | Tarble Arena |