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Coach Dawn Staley announced a demanding 16‑game non‑conference schedule that includes high‑profile road trips, neutral‑site contests and a mix of home games at Colonial Life Arena, setting the stage for a competitive run before SEC play.
South Carolina women's basketball will play an outdoor preseason game in Charleston as part of the LinkU Invitational, kicking off a worldwide schedule that highlights Coach Dawn Staley's vision for the program.
The University of Connecticut announced its full non‑conference slate, featuring renewals of storied rivalries, neutral‑site showdowns and a series of exhibition games before the regular season begins.
John Stockton’s NBA legend status and Mark Few’s 28‑year coaching reign converge in a historic Hall of Fame double induction, highlighting Gonzaga’s rise from obscurity to a national basketball force.
Syracuse will host Niagara at the KeyBank Center on Oct. 24, while a separate game against UConn is slated for Oct. 13 at the Mohegan Sun.
The upcoming Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony will honor a distinguished group of pioneers, highlighting the growth of women’s basketball and the University of Tennessee’s legacy.
UConn will meet LSU on December 20, 2026 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, in a game that highlights a renewed rivalry between Geno Auriemma and Kim Mulkey.
Nykesha Sales, a UConn legend who once led the Huskies to their first national title and later became the Connecticut Sun’s all‑time leading scorer, is back in Storrs as an assistant coach, bringing her competitive fire and deep ties to the state to a new generation of players.
Head coach Fred Hoiberg announced the upcoming non‑conference slate, featuring October exhibitions, neutral‑site contests, an in‑state showdown and a Big Ten‑SEC clash before the regular season concludes with home games in December.
After a modest stint at UConn, Jacob Furphy has moved to Boston College, where he is expected to make an immediate impact. His recent physical transformation and high‑IQ skill set have analysts optimistic about the Eagles' rebuild.
Syracuse University will host Lafayette on November 21, 2026, as part of a non‑conference schedule that also features games against Indiana, Oklahoma and Providence, while the coaching staff under Gerry McNamara eyes additional matchups with Colgate and Cornell.
From Rome to Paris, top programs will clash in a series of non‑conference games that showcase returning stars, new recruits and historic first‑meetings.
UConn and Iowa will meet in a two-game series beginning November 8, 2026, reigniting a rivalry that has shaped recent women's college basketball.
The Cornhuskers will meet the Friars on November 7, 2026, at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Tickets go on sale September 11, featuring key returning players and new coaching storylines.
Nebraska will face Providence on November 7 at Mohegan Sun Arena, with tickets going on sale September 11. Key players and new coaches add storylines to the historic matchup.