The University of New Hampshire’s women’s basketball program is gearing up for the start of the 2026‑27 America East Conference season, and the excitement is already palpable on campus.
Opening Stretch
The Wildcats will host their first two conference opponents on consecutive days, welcoming Bryant on Dec. 31 before traveling just a short distance to face UMass Lowell on Jan. 3. Both games will be played on UNH’s home floor, giving the team an early chance to build momentum in front of its fans.
Rivalries on the Horizon
Later in the month, the Wildcats are scheduled to meet Maine on Jan. 30 and Vermont on Feb. 4, renewing two of the program’s most storied rivalries. Additional home appearances include visits from New York schools UAlbany and Binghamton on Jan. 21 and Jan. 23, a Feb. 11 matchup with NJIT, and a Feb. 13 Senior Day game against UMBC.
The league announced the full slate on Tuesday, Dec. [redacted], and a promotional calendar is expected to be released in the coming weeks, promising special events and community outreach tied to the home games.