Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball Announces 2026‑27 SEC Schedule
The SEC released the 2026‑27 women's basketball slate, highlighting a home opener against Arkansas, a showdown with Tennessee, and a tournament in Greenville, South Carolina.
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The SEC released the 2026‑27 women's basketball slate, highlighting a home opener against Arkansas, a showdown with Tennessee, and a tournament in Greenville, South Carolina.
Transfer forward Vernell Atamah arrives at Vanderbilt with a decorated high school résumé, a passion for nursing, and a vision to blend athletic ambition with scholarly rigor.

The Cyclones are set to blend returning talent with high‑profile transfers, aiming to turn early promise into a deep NCAA tournament run and a renewed rivalry with Oklahoma State.

The latest roster additions bring fresh talent and experience to the U.S. squad, set to compete in the FIBA 3×3 Women's Series.
Mia Woolfolk, a forward who averaged 13.9 points and 5.4 rebounds last season, has joined Vanderbilt's roster, citing the supportive coaching style of Shea Ralph and the presence of SEC standout guards as key draws.

The Commodores took part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to support former Tennessee Titans player Chris Johnson, who announced his ALS diagnosis earlier this year.
Notre Dame’s women’s basketball team will compete in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in the Bahamas on Nov. 24‑26, then face Villanova in Rome and Vanderbilt in Nashville, showcasing top talents Hannah Hidalgo and Mikayla Blakes.

Summer workouts mark the beginning of a strategic overhaul for Iowa women's basketball, as the team integrates a four‑out system, welcomes fresh talent, and braces for a demanding slate of games.
From Rome to Paris, top programs will clash in a series of non‑conference games that showcase returning stars, new recruits and historic first‑meetings.

The Southeastern Conference released its full slate for the upcoming season, highlighting Missouri’s home‑and‑away series with Vanderbilt and a demanding conference road map.

The University of Missouri announces its 2026‑27 women's basketball schedule, highlighting key matchups, road challenges, and the quest for six conference wins to secure an NCAA Tournament berth.

The 2027 schedule reveals only one game against the Lady Vols, a 12‑80 all‑time deficit that has narrowed to three straight wins, and a full slate of road contests across the SEC.
The Commodores will host Tennessee once next season while traveling to face a host of SEC opponents, a matchup that revives a historic rivalry and tests the team's growing momentum.
The 2027 schedule reveals only one game against the Lady Vols, a 12‑80 historical deficit turned into a three‑game winning streak, and the program's rise under Coach Shea Ralph.
Mikayla Blakes and Aubrey Galvan return as the cornerstone of Vanderbilt’s women’s basketball team, each bringing award‑winning credentials that fueled a Sweet 16 run last season. The Commodores must replace three starters and two transfers, prompting a comprehensive overhaul of the roster. Fresh recruit Olivia Jones, the No. 16 prospect in the 2026 class, joins returning guard Madison Greene and versatile forward Trinity Wilson, while transfer Vee Atamah from Northwestern State provides the only true wing on the squad. Adding size and depth, Mia Woolfolk arrives from Georgia and freshman Jhai Johnson bolsters the frontcourt. Defensive stability will hinge on the gritty work of Aiyana Mitchell and Aalyah Del Rosario, who have earned reputations as tenacious defenders. The team also welcomes a host of newcomers, including Sacha Washington, Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda, Aga Makurat, Ava Black, Justine Pissott, Monique Williams, Sther Ubaka and Aria Gerson, each expected to contribute across roles as the Commodores aim to tighten defense and add size to the paint. Coach’s vision blends the scoring firepower of Blakes and Galvan with the versatility of the new frontcourt pieces, setting the stage for a season that could translate early promise into a deeper NCAA run.

A clash of top‑ten programs on November 15 in Sioux City will test the early-season ambitions of Vanderbilt and Iowa, both of whom finished last season inside the top ten and will be led by national scoring leader Mikayla Blakes.

Vanderbilt and Iowa, both top‑10 programs a season ago, will meet on Nov. 15 in Sioux City, Iowa, with Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes expected to return and the series history favoring the Commodores.

The Hawkeyes and Commodores meet for the first time since 1997, with both programs ranked inside the top 15 and eager to add a marquee non‑conference victory to their résumés.

The Commodores and Hawkeyes, both ranked in the top 10 a season ago, will meet for the first time since 1997 in a highly anticipated matchup at the Tyson Events Center.

Vanderbilt and Iowa will meet on Nov. 15 in Sioux City, featuring high‑ranked rosters, key players and a schedule that promises early momentum for both programs.

Vanderbilt and Iowa, each entering the 2026‑27 season with top‑10 rankings and deep tournament pedigrees, will meet on November 15 in Sioux City, Iowa, in a game that could set the tone for their national ambitions.
The Commodores and Hawkeyes will meet on Nov. 15 at the Tyson Events Center, featuring star players and high preseason expectations.
The Iowa Hawkeyes will host Vanderbilt in Sioux City on Nov. 15, with tickets going on sale June 5. Both programs arrive with recent historic achievements.
Lauren Hassell, a top‑ranked 2027 recruit, pledged to Vanderbilt, becoming the program's first 2027 commitment and the third five‑star player to join Coach Shea Ralph's roster.