HAVERFORD, Pa. – The Haverford College men's squash team has announced its 2026-27 competition schedule, as the Fords prepare for their fourth season competing in the Liberty League. Head coach Niki Clement returns for her 17th season at the helm of the Scarlet and Black, guiding Haverford through a challenging slate that features nationally ranked opponents, key conference matchups and several marquee events throughout the winter.
The Fords will take part in several notable events throughout the campaign, including the Pennsylvania State Classic, the Haverford Round Robin, the Liberty League Championships and the College Squash Association (CSA) Divisional Championships. The schedule also features a busy home slate inside the Gardner Integrated Athletic Center, highlighted by several multi-match weekends and Senior Day.
The season officially begins Nov. 7 with the annual Alumni Match inside the Gardner Integrated Athletic Center, a Haverford tradition that reunites current players and program alumni. The Fords then open intercollegiate competition at the Pennsylvania State Classic in Philadelphia, beginning with a pair of matches at the Penn Squash Center against No. 32 Dickinson (Nov. 14) and No. 20 Franklin & Marshall (Nov. 14). The opening weekend concludes with a challenging road test against No. 7 Drexel (Nov. 15) at the Kline & Specter Squash Center.
Following the opening stretch, Haverford travels to Poughkeepsie, N.Y., on Dec. 5 for its first Liberty League matches of the season. The Fords will face No. 28 St. Lawrence before taking on host No. 33 Vassar, wrapping up the fall portion of the schedule with a pair of important conference contests.
After the winter break, the Scarlet and Black return to action with a busy weekend of home competition from Jan. 15-17. Haverford will welcome Denison, Wesleyan and Dickinson to the Gardner Integrated Athletic Center, with the Fords facing Liberty League opponent No. 29 Denison (Jan. 16) before taking on No. 24 Wesleyan (Jan. 17). The weekend will also feature neutral-site matchups between Wesleyan and Dickinson (Jan. 15) and Denison and Wesleyan (Jan. 16).
Haverford remains at home for a Thursday evening matchup against No. 14 Navy (Jan. 28) before hosting the Haverford Round Robin on Jan. 30. The Fords will face Liberty League rivals No. 30 Hobart and No. 33 Vassar, with both contests designated as Mental Health Awareness Matches in Honor of Thomas Saltoun Braun. The event will also feature a neutral-site matchup between Vassar and Hobart/William Smith.
The Scarlet and Black then travel to Lancaster, Pa., on Feb. 6 for a pair of matches against familiar opponents. Haverford will face No. 20 Franklin & Marshall before taking on No. 32 Dickinson, providing two final regular-season tests ahead of the conference championships.
The postseason begins with the Liberty League Championships, scheduled for Feb. 13-14 at St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y. The Fords will look to make their mark against conference competition as they compete for the league title.
Following the conference championships, Haverford returns home for its final regular-season match, welcoming No. 23 Hamilton to the Gardner Integrated Athletic Center on Feb. 20. The contest will serve as Senior Day, providing an opportunity to recognize the program's graduating student-athletes for their contributions to Haverford men's squash.
The campaign concludes in Philadelphia, where the Fords will compete in the CSA Divisional Championships from Feb. 26-28. The three-day national event will bring together programs from across the country as Haverford looks to finish its season on a strong note.
All Haverford home matches will be streamed live on the Centennial Conference Digital Network, available through the CC mobile app and streaming platforms on Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Android TV and Roku.
Fans can follow Haverford's progress throughout the season at HaverfordAthletics.com and on social media by following @HCFords_Sports for the latest updates and match coverage.
