
Youngstown State Women’s Basketball Sets Historic Matchup with Colorado
Youngstown State University’s women’s basketball team will open its 2026‑27 season against Colorado on November 14, marking a milestone for both programs.
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Youngstown State University’s women’s basketball team will open its 2026‑27 season against Colorado on November 14, marking a milestone for both programs.

The Buffs will travel to Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais and Porto from August 2‑11, blending competition with community outreach while integrating fresh transfers and two incoming freshmen.

A remarkable week for Colorado women's basketball as alumna Isabelle Fijalkowski is inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and standout guard Jaylyn Sherrod signs a developmental contract with the Atlanta Dream.

The Buffaloes have unveiled their full conference matchups, featuring home-and-home series with Arizona State, BYU and Oklahoma State, a deep roster anchored by returning stars, and a blend of experienced leadership and fresh talent aiming for another NCAA Tournament run.

Colorado's women's basketball program reveals its full slate of conference matchups, highlights key home games at the CU Events Center, and launches 'The Standard' — a brand campaign reflecting its culture of hard work and discipline.

Colorado Women's Basketball has launched 'The Standard,' a brand platform that honors the program's culture of excellence and connects recruiting, social content, ticketing and merchandise while inviting fans to secure season tickets for the upcoming season.

The Buffaloes finished 3‑9 last year, faced the lowest win projection in the conference, and are now focusing on strategic investments and fan engagement to turn the tide.
After decommitting from Long Beach State due to a coaching change, Lauren Harris signed with the Colorado Buffaloes, bringing her 742 three‑pointers and three section titles to Boulder. Her father and coach praised the move as a perfect fit.

Lauren Harris, a standout high school player from Faith Christian High School in Yuba City, California, has signed with the University of Colorado Buffaloes for the 2026‑27 season, bringing a national 3‑point record and a decorated career to the program.

Record‑breaking high school guard Lauren Harris has committed to the University of Colorado, bringing national and state three‑point records to the program as the Buffs prepare for the upcoming season.

Guard Claire O’Connor, who missed most of the 2025‑26 season with a foot injury, is set to make a full‑speed return for the Colorado Buffaloes, bringing a proven scoring threat and veteran poise to a young roster.