The Big Ten announced the home and away opponents for the 2026‑27 women's basketball season on June 8, laying out a schedule that pits Nebraska against a slate of elite programs.
Nebraska’s calendar features seven matchups against teams that advanced to the NCAA Tournament a year ago, including a home series against Iowa, Michigan and UCLA, while the Huskers will also travel to face UCLA and USC in Los Angeles.
Head coach Amy Williams, now in her second season, will rely on a blend of veteran leadership and fresh talent as the roster prepares for the upcoming campaign.
Among the returning standouts are point guard Britt Prince, who earned first‑team All‑Big Ten honors, and Natalie Potts, the 2024 Big Ten Freshman of the Year, who is set to make an impact after a redshirt year. Freshman phenom Ashlyn Koupal, the 2026 South Dakota High School Player of the Year, will debut for the Huskers, adding a high‑profile recruit to the mix.
The schedule also showcases other notable players such as Ava Miles, Maddi Stewart, Allison Weidner, Emily Fisher, Kennadi Williams, Edessa Noyan, Arek Angui, and the newly arrived Tanisha Wright, who will take the reins as Penn State’s first‑year head coach.
Key matchups to watch
The most anticipated games feature Nebraska hosting Iowa, a perennial contender, and traveling to face Michigan, a team that reached the Elite Eight last season. A showdown with UCLA will pit the Huskers against the reigning champions, while a later contest against USC will highlight the return of JuJu Watkins, a player who has already drawn national attention.
Other Big Ten programs are also shaping their lineups, with Minnesota having reached the Sweet Sixteen, Penn State under Wright, and a host of other schools poised to compete as the conference prepares for another competitive season.