The Minnesota State Mavericks women's basketball program has released its full slate for the 2026‑27 season, a 28‑game journey that blends non‑conference road trips with a heavy home schedule at the Taylor Center.
Season Overview
The campaign opens in early October with the Wisconsin Dells Tourney, a three‑team showcase that will see the Mavericks open against Grand Valley State at 9 a.m. on Oct. 30, followed by a matchup with Lake Superior State at 11:15 a.m. on Oct. 31 and a contest against Northern Michigan at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 1.
Beyond the opening weekend, the team will travel to face UW‑Parkside on Nov. 6 before returning home to host Quincy on Nov. 20 and McKendree on Nov. 21. A series of home games against St. Cloud State (Nov. 24), Concordia‑St. Paul (Dec. 3), Southwest Minnesota State (Dec. 17), and Sioux Falls (Dec. 19) will punctuate the early stretch.
Conference Play and Tournaments
Conference play ramps up in January, beginning with a road test at Minot State on Jan. 8 and a home clash with Bemidji State on Jan. 15. The team will also host Minnesota Duluth on Jan. 16 and travel to MSU Moorhead on Jan. 22, rounding out a demanding mid‑season slate.
February brings a mix of home and away fixtures, including a showdown with Augustana on Feb. 11, a meeting with Wayne State on Feb. 13, and a final regular‑season home game against Winona State on Feb. 20. The NSIC Tournament will conclude the month, with the first round at campus sites on Feb. 24 and the championship rounds at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls from Feb. 27 to March 2.
The NCAA Central Region Tournament follows in March, running from March 12‑15, and the team’s pursuit of the Elite Eight will take them to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse will host the March 22‑26 finals.
Tickets and Expectations
Season tickets are now on sale through the official site, www.msumavericks.com/seasontickets, giving fans the chance to secure seats for the entire campaign. Coach [Name] has emphasized the importance of early non‑conference wins to build momentum heading into the NSIC schedule, and the non‑conference opponents listed provide a balanced mix of Midwest powerhouses and regional contenders.