A New Chapter for the SoCon
The Southern Conference (SoCon) has released its 2026‑27 women’s basketball schedule, confirming a nine‑team league that will play a double‑round‑robin format, producing 72 games across the season.
Conference play is slated to begin on December 29, 2026, with eight of the nine programs opening their schedules that day, setting the stage for a competitive slate that will run through late February.
The regular season will culminate with four marquee matchups on February 27, 2027, after which the league’s expanded tournament will commence on March 3, 2027, featuring opening‑round games that pit the eighth and ninth seeds against each other.
The 2025‑26 regular‑season crown was shared by Chattanooga, East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and Wofford, each finishing atop their respective divisions.
In the tournament, Samford captured the title in a three‑day sweep, a victory that also marked the first year under head coach Matt Wise.
Tennessee Tech will make its debut this season, guided by 11th‑year head coach Kim Rosamond, who arrives after a 15‑14 campaign and back‑to‑back OVC championships in 2024‑25.
Championship Broadcast and Season Kickoff
The championship game is scheduled for noon on Sunday, March 3, and will be televised on ESPNU, bringing the final showdown to a national audience.
The 44th edition of SoCon women’s basketball officially opens on November 2, 2026, promising a fresh wave of storylines as new coaches and programs settle into the league.