Iowa women's basketball announces ambitious non-conference schedule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Iowa women’s basketball team has unveiled its non-conference schedule for the 2026-27 season. The slate includes matches against opponents such as UConn and Vanderbilt, with two games set for the Bahamas. Iowa will also face three in-state rivals as part of its 12-game out-of-conference lineup. After an exhibition game against Maryville University on October 29, the Hawkeyes will open their non-conference action with Towson on November 2. The team aims to build on last season's success, where they finished 27-7 and reached the Big Ten tournament finals.
- •Iowa will play UConn on November 8 and Vanderbilt on November 15.
- •The non-conference schedule includes 12 games before Big Ten play.
- •Iowa's all-Big Ten first-team center Ava Heiden returns for the season.
- •The postseason begins with the Big Ten Women's Tournament on March 3-7.
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — Ambitious non-conference schedule released for Iowa women's basketball
"The Hawkeyes' road map for the 2026-27 women's basketball season starts with some whoppers in November. How the announced 30-game slate shakes out.
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