The United Athletic Conference announced its 2026‑27 basketball schedule, a slate that welcomes the University of North Alabama into a league that already boasts eight established members.
UNA's women's basketball team will open the season on January 6 with a home matchup against Little Rock, setting the tone for a campaign that promises early excitement.
Just three days later, the team hits the road for its first away test, traveling to Clarksville to meet Austin Peay in a game that could prove pivotal for early momentum.
Coach Anna Nimz, who assumed leadership of the program this year, expressed confidence that the new conference environment will challenge her squad and accelerate its development.
A New Era for UNA Basketball
The conference lineup reads like a coast‑to‑coast tour, featuring schools from Arlington, Texas, to Florence, Alabama, and from Clarksville, Tennessee, to Richmond, Kentucky, as well as stops in Stephenville, Texas, Conway, Arkansas, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Carrollton, Georgia.
Later in the season, the UAC Championship Tournament is slated for March 10‑13, after which NCAA Selection Sunday will take place on March 14, offering a final chance for teams on the bubble.
While exact tipoff times have yet to be released, the schedule promises a series of high‑stakes contests that could shape postseason narratives for all involved.
Looking Ahead
For the most up‑to‑date information, fans can visit RoarLions.com, the official home of the Lions athletics program, where the full schedule and game updates will be posted.