Parkinson, a junior health & wellness major, had a strong start to open the season at the Golden Flyer Invitational as he tallied 13 points in the opening game against Nazareth and matched a career-high with 26 in the consolation game against SUNY Canton. Parkinson was also 11-12 from the free throw line, tallied nine rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block in the efforts.