The Southeastern Conference announced the 2026‑27 women's basketball slate on August 11, revealing a full schedule of conference games for Vanderbilt and its rivals.
Vanderbilt will begin the campaign on December 31 with a home matchup against Arkansas, setting the tone for a schedule that blends early‑season tests with late‑year conference battles.
A marquee date arrives on February 7, when the Commodores host Tennessee after a road game against South Carolina, a matchup that could shape the team's NCAA tournament résumé.
Coach Shea Ralph, now in his sixth season, brings a 102‑64 record and a track record of guiding the program to multiple March Madness appearances.
The roster features All‑American Mikayla Blakes alongside SEC Freshman of the Year Aubrey Galvan, forming a core that helped the team finish last season 29‑5 overall and 13‑3 in conference play.
Over the past three years Vanderbilt has compiled a 74‑26 record, including 30 wins against SEC opponents, underscoring the program's steady rise.
The SEC Tournament will return to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, from March 3‑7, offering another chance for the Commodores to capture a title.
Looking ahead
With a demanding slate that includes contests against LSU, Auburn, Texas A&M, Georgia, Oklahoma, Alabama, Kentucky, Ole Miss and Florida, the Commodores are poised to test themselves against the league's traditional powerhouses.