QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Tom Pecora has built Quinnipiac into a consistent Mid-Major presence since arriving in Hamden, Connecticut, where the 9,744-student university sits about 15 miles north of New Haven. The Bobcats posted an 18-10 overall record behind a 75.5 points-per-game offensive output that outpaced opponents by 4.1 points nightly, with their 11-6 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference mark keeping them competitive in a traditionally deep league. Their 10-4 home record at the 3,500-seat M&T Bank Arena provided a crucial advantage as Pecora continues to develop roster continuity with 15 players on the squad.
Quinnipiac's balanced attack—managing 75.5 PPG while holding opponents to 71.4—reflects a defensive-minded approach that has become the program's hallmark. The 8-6 road record demonstrates vulnerability away from Hamden, a common challenge for mid-major programs in a conference spanning the Northeast. Founded in 1929 and competing in Division I since 2002, Quinnipiac uses its proximity to the New Haven area to attract regional talent while consistently contending for MAAC tournament positioning under Pecora's structured system.
KEY FACTS
| School | Quinnipiac University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1 |
| Location | Hamden, Connecticut |
| Venue | M&T Bank Arena |
| Head Coach | Tom Pecora |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Akintola Akinniyi | F |
| 10 | Ronell Giles Jr. | G |
| 9 | Nate Guerengomba | G |
| 3 | Asim Jones | G |
| 21 | Keith McKnight | G |
| 2 | Amarri Monroe | F |
| 32 | Sam Nosakhare | F |
| 8 | Grant Randall | F |
| 1 | Jayden Reid | F |
| 11 | Samson Reilly | G |
| 13 | Braylan Ritvo | F |
| 5 | Christopher Skenderi | F |
| 4 | Tai Turnage | G |
| 12 | Spence Wewe | F |
| 24 | Jaden Zimmerman | G |
SEASON RECORD
19-13
Overall
10-6
Home
9-7
Away
12-9
Conference
75.3 PPG / 72.0 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | St. John's Red Storm | L 74-108 |
| Nov 7 | Central Connecticut Blue Devils | W 71-49 |
| Nov 12 | Yale Bulldogs | L 60-97 |
| Nov 16 | Maine Black Bears | W 70-64 |
| Nov 20 | City College NY Beavers | W 112-52 |
| Nov 23 | Pittsburgh Panthers | W 83-75 |
| Nov 26 | UCF Knights | L 91-102 |
| Nov 30 | Stonehill Skyhawks | W 76-62 |
| Dec 6 | Iona Gaels | W 89-68 |
| Dec 7 | Rider Broncs | W 72-58 |
| Dec 13 | UMass Lowell River Hawks | W 75-71 |
| Dec 18 | Monmouth Hawks | W 85-75 |
| Dec 21 | Hofstra Pride | L 66-74 |
| Dec 29 | Marist Red Foxes | W 64-58 |
| Jan 3 | Manhattan Jaspers | L 79-80 |
| Jan 4 | Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers | W 80-69 |
| Jan 11 | Sacred Heart Pioneers | W 70-60 |
| Jan 15 | Saint Peter's Peacocks | L 70-74 |
| Jan 17 | Merrimack Warriors | L 71-83 |
| Jan 19 | Manhattan Jaspers | W 98-92 |
| Jan 23 | Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers | W 77-62 |
| Jan 24 | Marist Red Foxes | L 64-71 |
| Jan 31 | Sacred Heart Pioneers | L 91-98 |
| Feb 1 | Fairfield Stags | W 72-65 |
| Feb 6 | Canisius Golden Griffins | W 75-60 |
| Feb 7 | Niagara Purple Eagles | W 56-55 |
| Feb 14 | Siena Saints | W 74-62 |
| Feb 15 | Merrimack Warriors | L 49-56 |
| Feb 22 | Fairfield Stags | L 79-85 |
| Feb 27 | Niagara Purple Eagles | L 76-78 |
| Mar 1 | Canisius Golden Griffins | W 67-63 |
| Mar 7 | Marist Red Foxes | L 75-77 |
ANALYTICS
+3.4
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
49.8%
SOS
#217
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.3938
99.3
Adj O
103.1
Adj D
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Connecticut Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Quinnipiac Men's Basketball compete in?
- Quinnipiac Bobcats Men's Basketball competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
- Where does Quinnipiac play men's basketball home games?
- Quinnipiac Men's Basketball plays home games at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, CT.
- Who is the head coach of Quinnipiac Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Quinnipiac Bobcats Men's Basketball is Tom Pecora.
- When was Quinnipiac Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Quinnipiac Men's Basketball is not currently available.