JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Dolphins men's basketball team officially opens its 2026-27 campaign at home Monday night, hosting the Trinity College of Jacksonville Eagles.
Men's Basketball vs. Trinity College of Jacksonville
Monday, November 2nd | 7:00 PM EST | Jacksonville, Fla. | Swisher Gymnasium
Team Records: Trinity 1-1, Jacksonville 0-0
Last Meeting: 12/11/25, JU beat Trinity, 122-49
All-Time Record: Jacksonville Leads 11-0
It will be the first meeting between the two programs this season, with the two set to meet again on November 28th. Jacksonville was previously slated to play Paine College to kick off the season, but changed opponents to TCJ.
Scouting Report
Trinity College of Jacksonville competes in NCCAA Division II. Last season, the Eagles finished 15-10 overall and 7-4 in conference play. Trinity was one of the highest-scoring teams in its division, ranking fourth with 87 points per game.
The Eagles opened their season two weeks ago against Columbia College (NAIA), falling 95-86 in a high-scoring contest. Tayden Owens led Trinity with 35 points, five assists and four steals.
Derek Owens poses a threat from beyond the arc, shooting 52.9% from behind last season. He added 19 points in the Eagles' season opener.
Since then, the Eagles returned to Jacksonville and picked up their first win of the season against Carolina Christian, 81-55. As a team, Trinity registered 22 steals. George Woods added 11 points in the victory.
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