SPRINGDALE, Ark. — After opening the season with six straight road contests, the Ecclesia College Royals finally return to their home floor tonight for their long-awaited home opener. With a 1–5 record, the Royals are hungry to reset the tone of the season—and there's no better place to do it than inside their own gym, backed by their home crowd.

Tonight's opponent is the Randall University Saints, who enter the matchup at 4–2 and carrying momentum of their own. The two teams have built a competitive history over recent years, and Ecclesia is ready for the challenge as the Saints visit Springdale for the first home game of the 2025–26 campaign.

A Fresh Start at Home

The Royals have spent the early portion of the season on the road, battling through tough opponents and learning through adversity. Now, the focus shifts to defending home court and setting a new tone.

Ecclesia's young roster has shown flashes of strong play—high-energy spurts, disciplined defensive stretches and improved shooting in recent outings. Tonight's home environment presents an opportunity to put all those pieces together.

Matching Up With the Saints

Randall's 4–2 start reflects a balanced squad that can score in transition and defend the perimeter well. For the Royals, controlling the pace, winning the rebounding battle and limiting mistakes will be key factors in turning the home opener into a statement performance.

A Chance to Rally the Community

This isn't just another game on the schedule—it's the first chance for Royals fans to fill the stands and bring energy that only a home atmosphere can generate. After nearly a month on the road, Ecclesia is ready to step onto a familiar court, hear their crowd behind them and compete with renewed confidence.

What Tonight Means

For a Royals team looking to find rhythm early in the season, tonight presents a perfect opportunity: a quality opponent, a fresh atmosphere and the support of the Royals behind them.

The journey at home begins now.

Tipoff tonight in Springdale.
Let's pack the gym. Let's bring the noise.
Go Royals.