Season Opener Set for November 2
Elon University’s women’s basketball program announced its full nonconference schedule for the 2026‑27 season on Monday, outlining a 13‑game slate that blends home and road contests across the early part of the year.
The campaign opens on November 2 with a home game against UNC Pembroke at the Schar Center, setting the tone for a season that will see the Phoenix travel to six different opponents before the calendar flips to December.
Following the opener, Elon will hit the road for a stretch that includes a trip to Howard on November 6, a showdown at Wake Forest on November 15, and a contest at East Tennessee State on November 11, before returning to action later in the month with visits to North Carolina Central on November 23 and Clemson on November 29.
December begins with a home matchup against Appalachian State on December 2, after which the team will embark on a series of away games at North Carolina on December 6, Norfolk State on December 13, and Presbyterian on December 16, testing the squad against a diverse set of opponents.
The schedule wraps up with two final home games, first against UNCG on December 20 and then against N.C. Wesleyan on December 29, providing a chance for the Phoenix to finish the nonconference portion on a strong note before conference play begins.
Across the slate, Elon will compete in venues ranging from the Schar Center in North Carolina to facilities in Washington, D.C., South Carolina, and Virginia, underscoring the geographic breadth of the upcoming season.