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Columbia University's women's basketball program has announced a record‑breaking non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, featuring 15 games against top‑ranked opponents, two Elite Eight teams and a series of marquee matchups that promise national visibility and a rigorous test for the Lions.
Bill Self remains the highest-paid coach in college basketball, but his future is scrutinized as health concerns, roster changes, and emerging talent shape the program's trajectory.
The Pittsburgh Pirates fell 4-0 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a series sweep at Dodger Stadium, with Blake Snell delivering six shutout innings and the Pirates' offense collapsing after an early rally.
The Matadors will open their fall exhibition schedule this Saturday at Matador Soccer Field, hosting the California Baptist Lancers in a 7 p.m. kickoff that is free to the public. The match marks the first of three preseason tune‑ups before the team begins its regular campaign at UNLV on August 20.
The 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule pits the Blue Devils against Tennessee and Kansas, highlighting a Kansas team reshaped by departures and built around five‑star freshman Tyran Stokes.
Duke enters the 2026‑27 campaign as the favorite to extend its recent ACC reign, while Louisville’s top‑ranked recruiting class and Virginia’s returning core aim to challenge the Blue Devils. The conference hopes to rebuild its NCAA Tournament stature after a mixed showing last March.