Illinois women’s basketball reveals 2026-27 non-conference schedule

Illinois women’s basketball has announced its 2026-27 non-conference schedule, comprising 12 games. The season kicks off with an exhibition against UIS on October 30, followed by the regular-season opener against Detroit Mercy on November 4. The team will host several opponents in November before heading to the Bahamas for Baha Mar Hoops, where they will face Marquette and Saint Joseph’s. December is set to include six more home games, culminating before the start of the Big Ten schedule, with matchups against Iowa, Michigan, and others already known. Shauna Green’s Illini are looking to build on the momentum from the previous season, which attracted significant fan attendance.

• 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Illinois women’s basketball announces 2026-27 non-conference schedule