Two college basketball programs meet in a non-conference regular-season game at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, Delaware, as the Delaware Blue Hens host the Notre Dame of Maryland Gators. The matchup pairs an NCAA Division I program with a Division III opponent, highlighting a cross-division clash at a UD venue. The Bob Carpenter Center serves as the home court for the Blue Hens, making this a notable regional showdown early in the NCAA season.