Women's basketball outlooks shift for Big Sky, Big South and Big West
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 3:37 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Recent podcast analysis examines roster changes and conference expansions across three mid-major women’s basketball leagues. The Big Sky adds Southern Utah and Utah Tech, with Montana State returning the majority of a roster led by Taylee Chirrick. In the Big South, High Point faces a transition after losing several players who contributed to a 13-3 conference finish, potentially opening opportunities for Radford and Longwood. The Big West undergoes a realignment, incorporating California Baptist, Sacramento State and Utah Valley as UC Davis and Hawaii depart. UC San Diego enters the season with momentum following consecutive tournament appearances and the return of Erin Condron. Conversely, UC Irvine must adjust after the loss of conference player of the year Hunter Hernandez.
- •Montana State returns key production including Taylee Chirrick for the expanded 11-team Big Sky.
- •Radford emerges as an early favorite to challenge High Point in the Big South.
- •UC San Diego retains forward Erin Condron to lead its Big West campaign.
- •Big West membership changes include the addition of California Baptist, Sacramento State and Utah Valley.
- 3:37 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Anything But Mid’ Podcast: Looking at the Big Sky, Big South and Big West women’s basketball conferences
"Montana State, High Point and UC San Diego aim to continue their recent success
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