
SMU Women’s Basketball Announces 2026‑27 Non‑Conference Slate
The Mustangs reveal a 14‑game schedule that includes marquee matchups, early‑season exhibitions and a coaching staff anchored by Head Coach Adia Barnes.
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The Mustangs reveal a 14‑game schedule that includes marquee matchups, early‑season exhibitions and a coaching staff anchored by Head Coach Adia Barnes.

The Mustangs Mic’d Up podcast returns on August 26, featuring Coach Rhett Lashlee, co‑hosts Rich Phillips and Breanna Sorensen, and a lineup of multi‑sport coaches and student‑athletes across five Dallas venues.

On November 5, SMU's women's basketball team will host a free Education Day game at Moody Coliseum, featuring returning star Zahra King and new recruits under Head Coach Adia Barnes.

SMU’s women’s basketball team will compete in the Hoopfest Basketball Women’s Challenge in Frisco, Texas, featuring key recruits and a second‑year coach.

Adia Barnes, SMU's women's basketball head coach, discusses her journey from WNBA champion to leading the Mustangs in the Atlantic Coast Conference, emphasizing travel realities, player development, and the expanding platform for women's sports.

The Wildcats will open the season with a four‑game home stand, travel to Sioux Falls and Fort Myers for tournaments, and face several 2025‑26 postseason teams, including Minnesota, NC State and Villanova.

Kansas State announces a challenging 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule, featuring nine home contests, tournaments in Sioux Falls and Fort Myers, and matchups against Power‑4 and elite mid‑major programs.

Head coach Becky Burke navigates roster turnover, staff changes, and a challenging conference schedule as Arizona seeks to restore its competitive edge.

After a rocky debut in the Big 12, coach Becky Burke is reshaping the Arizona Wildcats with a new recruiting class, staff overhaul, and a focus on toughness, aiming to turn early growing pains into postseason contention.
Louisville’s women’s basketball program is gearing up for a 2026‑27 season that could see the Cardinals break through to a deep NCAA tournament run, bolstered by a strong roster and a renewed rivalry with Duke.
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