Oregon Ducks Unveil 2026‑27 Women's Basketball Schedule, Eye Sweet 16
The University of Oregon has released its women's basketball slate for the 2026‑27 campaign, a schedule that blends home comforts with a high‑profile overseas adventure.
The highlight of the non‑conference slate is the Cancun Challenge at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, where the Ducks will meet three opponents on Mexican soil, beginning with a showdown against Maryland Eastern Shore on November 26.
Coach Kelly Graves sees the trip as a chance to fine‑tune a roster that has already tasted NCAA Tournament action in back‑to‑back years and is hungry for its first Sweet 16 berth since 2021.
At the heart of the squad are senior guard Katie Fiso and versatile forward Ari Long, who will shoulder the offensive load after strong individual seasons and international exposure.
Fiso, who recently represented Team USA in the 3×3 Nations League in Chile, averaged 15.5 points, 6.2 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game last year, while Long contributed 6.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per outing.
The Ducks finished the 2025‑26 season with a 23‑13 record, capping the year with a run to the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals and a momentum‑building stretch into March Madness.
Maintaining consistency will be the mantra as the team looks to translate early‑season experiments into a cohesive unit capable of challenging the nation's elite.
A New Chapter for the Ducks
With a blend of veteran savvy and fresh talent, Oregon aims to turn the Cancun Challenge into a springboard for a season that could redefine its place in the Pac‑12 hierarchy.