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Duke WBB prepares for tough non-conference schedule in 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 7:45 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Duke WBB prepares for tough non-conference schedule in 2026 season

Summary

Duke women's basketball announced an 11-game nonconference schedule, beginning on November 3 against Wisconsin Green Bay. The slate includes matchups with three 2025-26 Final Four teams: UConn, South Carolina, and UCLA. Duke's challenging schedule follows a successful 2025 season, in which they compiled a 27-9 record, winning the ACC regular season and tournament titles. The first game against UConn is set for November 28, marking the first meeting since a 2024 Sweet 16 loss. The schedule aims to prepare Duke for an intense season ahead.

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By the Numbers

•Duke opens against Wisconsin Green Bay on November 3 at home.
•UConn matchup on November 28 is the teams' first meeting since 2024.
•Duke faces South Carolina on December 3 in the SEC/ACC Challenge.
•Duke concludes non-conference play against UCLA on December 16.
•The 2025 season included an ACC title and an Elite Eight appearance.

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7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Duke WBB set to face three 2025-26 Final Four teams in non-con slate

What they're saying

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Kara Lawson’s squad opens 2026 with one of the toughest nonconference schedules in the country, highlighted by UConn, South Carolina and UCLA.
— Yahoo Sports

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