The Guelph Gryphons return from the winter break to host the undefeated, nationally No. 2–ranked Western Mustangs at the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 8 p.m. This matchup marks Guelph’s biggest test of the season and could reshape both the national standings and OUA West playoff seeding.
Western arrives on an unbeaten run, boasting a high-scoring offence that has steamrolled opponents through the autumn schedule. A win in Guelph would reinforce the Mustangs’ status as a national powerhouse, while a Gryphons victory would deliver a major upset on home court.
Guelph enters the contest off a strong November, led by forward Eric Armstrong, who scored a career-high 28 points in November 2024, and guard Jack Tunstill, the OUA’s steals leader with 61 thefts in 2024-25. Head coach Chris O’Rourke has emphasised attention to detail — as he put it, “we are focusing on excelling on attention to detail and doing the little things right” — as his young roster matures into genuine contenders this season.
Fans can follow the action live on https://oua.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26/schedule or catch the broadcast on local Rogers TV channels. Tickets and full season information are available through the Guelph Gryphons schedule page: https://gryphons.ca/sports/basketball-men/schedule
