The University of Iowa women’s basketball program has released its 2026‑27 non‑conference slate, a schedule that blends home comforts with tests against some of the nation’s top competition.
Iowa will open the season with back‑to‑back victories at home, hosting Towson on November 2 and Eastern Illinois on November 5 before welcoming a formidable Vanderbilt squad on November 15 in a neutral‑site showdown in Sioux City.
Road Tests and Neutral‑Site Adventures
The Hawkeyes will travel to Storrs, Connecticut, to meet UConn on November 8, and later make a stop in the Bahamas for the Baha Mar Classic, where they will face Utah and Toledo in a three‑day tournament from November 23 to 25.
Additional road trips include a visit to Drake on December 1 and a clash with Southern on December 13, rounding out a demanding itinerary that also features a home‑and‑home series with UConn, the first leg of which will be played in either Storrs or Hartford.
Looking Back at Momentum
Iowa capped the 2025‑26 campaign with a 27‑7 record, securing its eighth straight NCAA Tournament berth and extending a streak of ten consecutive 20‑win seasons.
Head coach Jan Jensen, who has overseen the team’s rise, highlighted the blend of six newcomers and five returning veterans as a source of excitement and depth for the upcoming season.
The schedule not only promises competitive games but also provides opportunities for the team to showcase its growth against programs such as Vanderbilt, which reached the Sweet 16 last year, and Montana State, a recent WNIT Great Eight participant.