The University of Arkansas women's basketball team has finalized its nonconference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, confirming home games against Arkansas State on Dec. 6 and Central Arkansas on Dec. 15, while also adding a road test at Northwestern State.
A Familial Tie Adds Intrigue
Freshman guard Whitley Rogers, the youngest sister of Arkansas State head coach Destinee Rogers, will meet her brother’s team for the first time, creating a personal storyline that complements the on‑court competition.
Building Momentum
The Razorbacks finished the previous season with a 12‑20 overall record and a 1‑15 mark in SEC play under first‑year head coach Kelsi Musick, but they showed signs of progress with a comeback win over Central Arkansas on Nov. 10, 2025, and a narrow loss to Arkansas State on Dec. 28, 2025.
Looking Ahead
Coach Musick, now in her second season, hopes the early home victories will provide a foundation as the team aims to improve its defensive consistency and climb out of the lower tier of the SEC. Arkansas will also travel to face Northwestern State for the first time since Dec. 15, 2019, a matchup that could test the squad’s adaptability against a program led by first‑year coach Alan Frey.