Southeast Missouri State University has released its 16‑game non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 women's basketball season, a slate that blends early road challenges with a series of home contests at the Show‑Me Center.
Head coach Briley Palmer, now in her third year at the helm, said the schedule is designed to test the Redhawks against a variety of opponents, from Big Ten powerhouses to Mid‑America rivals.
The season will open on the road at Missouri State on November 2, marking the first test for a team that returns with a mix of veteran starters and promising newcomers.
Fans can look forward to the home debut against Miami (Ohio) at the Show‑Me Center later that month, a game that will kick off a stretch of back‑to‑back home appearances.
In November the Redhawks embark on three consecutive road games, traveling to face Purdue, Kansas City and Illinois, before returning to Cape Girardeau for a pair of home matchups against Hannibal‑LaGrange and Indiana State.
Late November brings two additional away games at Saint Louis and Evansville, followed by a three‑game homestand versus Missouri Valley, Texas and Southern Illinois, giving the team a chance to build momentum before the holiday break.
West Coast Finale
The schedule then shifts westward, with a trip to Phoenix that includes a contest against Grand Canyon on December 7 and a showdown with Arizona on December 9.
The non‑conference slate wraps up with games against Purdue Fort Wayne on December 12 and Central Arkansas on December 21, rounding out a demanding but exciting season.