Georgia Tech women’s basketball head coach Karen Blair took to the podium on August 3, 2026, to unveil the Yellow Jackets’ non‑conference schedule for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign. The announcement came as the program looks to build on a strong finish to the previous season, which included a 10‑win home record and a berth in the WBIT.
The slate features eight home games at the iconic McCamish Pavilion, beginning with a November 2 opener against Hofstra. Subsequent home contests will pit the Jackets against West Virginia, Georgia, and Princeton, each of which brings its own storylines. Tech will also host West Virginia on November 8, a game that could help erase a 1‑3 series deficit from the previous year.
Key Matchups
The showdown against West Virginia on November 8 stands out as a pivotal test, especially after the Jackets fell short in a 1‑3 series last season. A home victory would not only swing the series in Tech’s favor but also set a tone for the remainder of the non‑conference stretch.
A rivalry game against Georgia on November 18, known as Clean, Old‑Fashioned Hate, promises a heated atmosphere as the two schools traditionally trade blows on the court. The matchup adds extra intensity to an already packed home schedule.
The Yellow Jackets will travel to Princeton on November 22 to face the Ivy League champions, and they will close the non‑conference stretch on December 21 with a matchup against West Georgia. In between, the team will compete in the Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip‑Off, a two‑day event that also includes games against TCU and Indiana.
Tech holds a 4‑0 series lead over Samford and a 32‑11 series lead over Georgia State entering the 2026‑27 season, underscoring a historical advantage that the coaching staff hopes to leverage. The schedule also includes a home game against West Virginia on November 8, where the Jackets aim to improve upon last year’s 1‑3 series deficit.
Returning talent will anchor the squad. Graduate student Inés Noguero, All‑ACC First Teamer Talayah Walker, and seniors La’Nya Foster and Ariadna Termis are set to reprise their roles, while new additions such as graduate Antonia Bates from Rutgers and junior Kyndal Walker from Maryland promise fresh energy. Freshman Autumn Washington joins the mix as the team looks to blend experience with youthful vigor.
Coach Blair emphasized that the non‑conference slate is designed to test the team early and prepare it for the ACC schedule, which will be announced later. ‘We’ve put together a challenging but exciting lineup,’ Blair said. ‘These games will give our players the competition they need to grow and succeed.’