The Florida International University women's basketball program has unveiled its 2026‑27 Conference USA slate, a 18‑game journey that blends home‑court comfort with challenging road trips.
Head coach Jesyka Burks‑Wiley, now in her seventh year at the helm, expressed confidence that the returning core will translate early‑season momentum into a competitive campaign.
Four key contributors from the 2025‑26 roster — Grecia Ferrer, Fantasia James, Riley Burd and Adama Badjie Coly — are set to anchor the team's attack and defense.
Schedule structure and key dates
The Panthers will face every Conference USA opponent twice, compiling a balanced nine‑home, nine‑away split. The season opens with a two‑game homestand at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center against New Mexico State and Sam Houston in January, followed by road excursions to Liberty, Delaware and Missouri State later that month.
FIU will meet Middle Tennessee and Western Kentucky in January, a pair of opponents they swept in the previous season, while later fixtures against Jacksonville State and Kennesaw State punctuate the late‑January and late‑February windows.
The second half of conference play begins with a home stand against Delaware, Liberty and Missouri State in February, setting the stage for a March finale that includes the final two regular‑season games versus Sam Houston and New Mexico State.
Conference USA Championship
The 2027 Conference USA Basketball Championships are scheduled for March 9‑13 at Propst Arena in Huntsville, Alabama, where the Panthers hope to translate regular‑season success into postseason glory.
With a demanding itinerary and a blend of experienced returnees and fresh talent, the 2026‑27 campaign promises to be a pivotal chapter for FIU women's basketball as it seeks to climb the conference rankings.