George Mason University’s women’s basketball program has released its 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule, a 14‑game slate that blends home showdowns with a series of road tests across the East Coast and beyond, all aimed at strengthening the competitive atmosphere at EagleBank Arena.
Schedule Overview
The Patriots will host five home games at EagleBank Arena, beginning with a November 2 matchup against Temple followed by a November 5 contest with Akron. Those early‑season games are expected to set the tone for a year in which the team aims to make the arena one of the toughest venues in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Adding a distinctive flavor to the schedule, the Patriots will travel to Puerto Rico for the Puerto Rico Clásico series, facing Vermont on November 27 and Providence a day later on November 28. The island venue promises a unique atmosphere for both players and fans.
Beyond the home and island dates, the Patriots will embark on a rigorous road stretch that includes trips to Maryland, Army, North Carolina Central, Princeton, James Madison, Longwood, Vermont, Providence, Liberty, Navy and Florida Gulf Coast. The slate concludes with a December 20 home game against the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, rounding out a schedule designed to test the team’s depth and resilience.
Coaching staff and athletic officials emphasize that the combination of high‑profile non‑conference opponents and the chance to showcase EagleBank Arena as a premier home‑court environment will help the Patriots sharpen their competitive edge as they prepare for Atlantic 10 play.