Definition of "nonconference" []

• Not within an athletic conference (adjective)

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• "The Hoyas were ranked for most of the season, beating Butler, Temple, Washington and Duke in nonconference play to bolster their Big East performance and earn a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament."
• "St. John's beat Temple, Siena, and Georgia in nonconference play, and among its Big East wins were victories over future NCAA Tournament teams Louisville and Notre Dame."
• "The 2009-10 season was quite the up-and-down affair for Jacksonville State, going from a high-scoring unit in nonconference play to one that struggled to put up points -- and wins -- against Ohio Valley Conference competition."