What conference does Lafayette Men's Basketball compete in?

Lafayette Leopards Men's Basketball competes in the Patriot League conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.

Where does Lafayette play men's basketball home games?

Lafayette Men's Basketball plays home games at Kirby Sports Center in Easton, PA.

Who is the head coach of Lafayette Men's Basketball?

The head coach of Lafayette Leopards Men's Basketball is Mike McGarvey.

When was Lafayette Men's Basketball program established?

The establishment date for Lafayette Men's Basketball is not currently available.

LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS MEN'S BASKETBALL

Patriot LeagueD1-FCSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Easton, Pennsylvania's Lafayette College has fielded a men's basketball program since the Patriot League's formation in 1986, competing in Kirby Sports Center on a campus established in 1826. Coach Mike McGarvey directs a 19-player roster navigating a challenging 8-19 season that includes a 4-5 conference record within the competitive Patriot League. The Leopards' scoring output averages 68.3 points per game while surrendering 73.9 to opponents, reflecting the margin of their overall struggles in both home (5-8) and road (3-11) contexts.

McGarvey's squad demonstrates notable home-court stability with a .385 home winning percentage compared to just .214 on the road, suggesting vulnerabilities in away competition during conference play. Lafayette's 4-5 Patriot League record positions the program within league standings where conference tournament implications remain mathematically possible through the season's conclusion. The 5.2-point scoring deficit reveals a program seeking to improve both offensive efficiency and defensive execution as the winter season progresses toward postseason consideration.

KEY FACTS

School	Lafayette College
Sport	Men's Basketball
Conference	Patriot League
Division	D1-FCS
Location	Easton, Pennsylvania
Venue	Kirby Sports Center
Head Coach	Mike McGarvey

ROSTER (2025-26)

#	Name	Pos	Ht	Wt	Class
11	Luke Azzinaro	F	6' 5"	185 lbs	Freshman
13	Misha Bednostin	C	6' 11"	245 lbs	Sophomore
9	TJ Berger	G	6' 4"	185 lbs	Senior
34	Luke Bevilacqua	F	6' 11"	235 lbs	Freshman
10	Mark Butler	G	5' 10"	170 lbs	Sophomore
3	Beckett Currie	G	5' 11"	160 lbs	Freshman
24	Folabomi Fayemi	G	6' 4"	205 lbs	Freshman
22	Christian Humphrey-Rembert	F	-	-	Freshman
44	Shareef Jackson	F	6' 8"	255 lbs	Freshman
2	KaiMani Murdock	G	6' 6"	195 lbs	Sophomore
0	Ryan Pettit	G	6' 2"	185 lbs	Junior
21	Andrew Phillips	G	6' 4"	210 lbs	Sophomore
14	Malik Rasul	F	6' 7"	200 lbs	Freshman
22	Chris Rubayo	F	6' 10"	235 lbs	Senior
99	Luka Savicevic	G	6' 3"	180 lbs	Senior
15	Justin Vander Baan	C	7' 0"	240 lbs	Senior
20	Ashton Wallace	G	6' 3"	190 lbs	Freshman
1	Caleb Williams	G	6' 0"	165 lbs	Freshman
23	Joshua Wyche	G	6' 7"	215 lbs	Sophomore

SEASON RECORD

11-21

Overall

6-10

Home

5-11

Away

6-7

Conference

69.4 PPG / 74.4 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

Date	Opponent	H/A	Result	Venue
Nov 4	Saint Joseph's Hawks	Away	L 76-85	Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena
Nov 6	Dickinson Red Devils	Home	W 79-44	Kirby Sports Center
Nov 8	Texas Longhorns	Away	L 60-97	Moody Center
Nov 13	Cornell Big Red	Home	L 78-97	Kirby Sports Center
Nov 18	West Virginia Mountaineers	Away	L 59-81	WVU Coliseum
Nov 21	Stonehill Skyhawks	Away	L 70-74	Merkert Gymnasium
Nov 28	Le Moyne Dolphins	Home	L 63-76	Kirby Sports Center
Nov 29	Ball State Cardinals	Home	W 55-37	Kirby Sports Center
Nov 30	Monmouth Hawks	Home	L 74-88	Kirby Sports Center
Dec 6	Mercyhurst Lakers	Home	W 79-71	Kirby Sports Center
Dec 8	Pennsylvania Quakers	Away	L 72-74	The Palestra
Dec 19	Charlotte 49ers	Away	L 67-81	Halton Arena
Dec 20	Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	Away	L 81-95	McCamish Pavilion
Dec 31	Colgate Raiders	Home	L 77-85	Kirby Sports Center
Jan 3	Loyola Maryland Greyhounds	Away	W 79-64	Reitz Arena
Jan 8	Boston University Terriers	Home	L 67-83	Kirby Sports Center
Jan 10	Navy Midshipmen	Away	L 50-76	Alumni Hall (Navy)
Jan 15	Bucknell Bison	Away	L 69-76	Sojka Pavilion
Jan 17	Holy Cross Crusaders	Home	W 74-55	Kirby Sports Center
Jan 21	Boston University Terriers	Away	L 73-77	Case Gym
Jan 25	Lehigh Mountain Hawks	Away	L 59-64	Stabler Arena
Jan 29	Bucknell Bison	Home	W 81-79	Kirby Sports Center
Jan 31	American University Eagles	Away	W 67-65	Bender Arena
Feb 5	Navy Midshipmen	Home	L 50-65	Kirby Sports Center
Feb 7	Army Black Knights	Away	W 63-60	Christl Arena
Feb 12	Loyola Maryland Greyhounds	Home	L 54-68	Kirby Sports Center
Feb 14	Lehigh Mountain Hawks	Home	L 69-78	Kirby Sports Center
Feb 18	Holy Cross Crusaders	Away	W 86-83	Hart Center
Feb 22	American University Eagles	Home	L 61-75	Kirby Sports Center
Feb 26	Colgate Raiders	Away	W 70-69	Cotterell Court
Feb 28	Army Black Knights	Home	W 83-77	Kirby Sports Center
Mar 4	Holy Cross Crusaders	Home	L 77-82	Kirby Sports Center

ANALYTICS

-5.0

Pt Diff

Streak

48.3%

SOS

#291

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.2566

#316

97.6

Adj O

#217

107.1

Adj D

Last 5: 3-2Last 10: 5-5Best W Streak: 2Worst L Streak: 5

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Lafayette Men's Basketball compete in?: Lafayette Leopards Men's Basketball competes in the Patriot League conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Lafayette play men's basketball home games?: Lafayette Men's Basketball plays home games at Kirby Sports Center in Easton, PA.
Who is the head coach of Lafayette Men's Basketball?: The head coach of Lafayette Leopards Men's Basketball is Mike McGarvey.
When was Lafayette Men's Basketball program established?: The establishment date for Lafayette Men's Basketball is not currently available.