It’s hard to believe, but Stonehill is already entering its fourth full year as a Division 1 program.

The Skyhawks have struggled to find consistency since their first surprising year in 2023 where they went 5-5 (4-3 in the conference) after joining the NEC.

But, this season, there’s reason to believe some momentum is being built. The program is now fully formed in Eli Gardner’s image when it comes to recruiting and hopefully, 2026 means the guys in purple and black down in Easton can give other NEC foes – including the two-time defending champ CCSU – a run for their money.

Stonehill’s full schedule was officially released on Monday. Here’s how it looks (times still TBA):

August 29 – vs. Bryant

September 5 – @ New Haven

September 12 – @ UNH

September 19 – @ UMass

September 26 – @ Ohio

October 3 – BYE WEEK

October 10 – @ Sacred Heart

October 17 – vs. Duquesne

October 24 – @ LIU

October 31 – vs. Mercyhurst

November 7 – vs. CCSU

November 14 – @ Robert Morris

November 21 – vs. Wagner

The thing that obviously sticks out the most is that four-game stretch of road games early in the season. If the Skyhawks can survive that and come out, say, 2-2 at least, it should put them in good shape the rest of the way.

That also allows for three of the final four games of the season to be at home, including a potentially big one against CCSU that could have league title implications.