The Pirates kicked off the new season with an 80-64 victory over Santa Fe. Pensacola's defense was strong in the first half, forcing 16 turnovers and outscoring the Saints 46-22. Will Vasser led the scoring with 18 points, going 5-for-7 from 3-point range. Dimitri Clerc added 17 points and eight rebounds, while Isaiah Sutherland chipped in 14 points.

On Saturday, Pensacola narrowly lost to Coastal Alabama-South, 91-88. Dimitri Clerc and Will Vasser both recorded double-doubles, with Clerc scoring 26 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, and Vasser adding 22 points and 13 rebounds. Dylan Colon scored 12 points while Amarion Savage and Isaiah Sutherland each added 10 points.