A Season of Ambition
The Atlantic Sun Conference released its women's basketball schedule for the 2026‑27 season, setting a competitive framework that begins in January and stretches through early March. The announcement brings renewed focus on the conference's growing profile and the aspirations of its member schools.
Jacksonville's women's team will open conference play at home against North Florida on January 9, 2026. The matchup marks the first step of a schedule that blends home‑court advantages with challenging road excursions.
The Dolphins' first road trip will take them to face Queens and West Florida, testing their depth early in the campaign. These early away games are designed to build resilience before the team settles into a rhythm of alternating home and away fixtures.
Later in the season, the regular slate culminates with two in‑state road contests against Stetson and Florida Gulf Coast (FGCU) on February 27, 2027. The timing of these final games adds a strategic layer, as both opponents are traditional rivals within the state.
The ASUN Tournament is slated to be held in Jacksonville beginning March 4, 2027, offering the Dolphins a chance to leverage home‑court momentum as they chase another championship run.
Jacksonville enters the season riding the momentum of a second ASUN Championship in program history, earned last year, and a dominant 10‑1 record against upcoming conference opponents. Those achievements set a high bar for the team's performance expectations.
With a schedule that balances home fixtures, demanding road trips, and a home‑court tournament, the Dolphins are poised to defend their title and extend their recent dominance. The upcoming season promises competitive matchups and a chance for the team to cement its status as a conference powerhouse.