West Virginia University’s women’s basketball program has released its 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule, a 12‑game lineup that blends home comforts with road tests and neutral‑site adventures.
The Mountaineers open the season on November 3 at home against Rhode Island, renewing an Atlantic 10 rivalry that has produced 24 meetings and setting the tone for a campaign that head coach Mark Kellogg describes as a chance to grow.
Just two days later, on November 5, West Virginia hosts George Washington, marking the 28th all‑time clash between the programs, before heading to Atlanta to meet Georgia Tech on November 8, concluding a home‑and‑home series with the Yellow Jackets.
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The schedule also features a neutral‑site showdown at the Greenbrier in West Virginia, the second straight season the team will play there, and a three‑day stint in Nassau, Bahamas, where the Mountaineers will compete in the Battle 4 Atlantis from November 24‑26.
Among the newcomers, senior guard Gia Cooke returns after leading the team in scoring with 15 points per game last year and earning All‑Big 12 honors, while transfers Zahirah Walton and Skylar Forbes bring 1,000‑point careers and recent conference accolades to the roster.
Coach Mark Kellogg expressed enthusiasm about the slate, noting that the mix of experienced players and fresh talent provides a solid foundation for the team to build on the 28‑7 record, Big 12 Tournament title and NCAA Tournament appearance achieved the previous season.
With six seniors, a junior, three sophomores and two freshmen, the Mountaineers blend depth and youthful energy, positioning them to contend in each of their non‑conference matchups and to sharpen their game before stepping into Big 12 competition.