Syracuse University's women's basketball team is set to open its 2026‑27 campaign at home against Cornell on November 8, 2026, inside the JMA Wireless Dome in Central New York.
The matchup marks the latest chapter in a series that has heavily favored the Orange, who posted a 78‑71 victory over the Big Red just over three years ago on December 18, 2023.
A Series Dominated by the Orange
Syracuse enters the game with a 24‑9 record from the 2025‑26 season, having captured the ACC regular‑season title and advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament, while Cornell struggled to a 9‑18 finish the previous year, including a 4‑10 mark in conference play.
The Orange boast an 18‑3 all‑time edge over the Big Red, highlighted by a nine‑game winning streak and a perfect 13‑2 record in home meetings, the most recent of which ended unbeaten since the Dome opened.
Beyond the numbers, the game offers a chance for both squads to test new strategies and build momentum early in the schedule, with the Dome’s electric atmosphere expected to amplify the rivalry’s intensity.