Eastern Kentucky Women’s Basketball Unveils Exciting 2026-27 Season Schedule

ByCoach

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) women’s basketball has unveiled its complete schedule for the 2026-27 season, giving fans and players an action-packed lineup to look forward to. As the reigning Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season champions, the Colonels will begin their first season in the United Athletic Conference (UAC).

The team will play 32 games, including 17 at Baptist Health Arena. Over the past three seasons, EKU has won 78 percent of its games at home under sixth-year head coach Greg Todd.

Season Opener and Early Road Games

The Colonels will open the season with two road games against former conference rivals. They travel to UT Martin on November 2, then visit Morehead State on November 5.

Home Stretch in November

After those opening trips, EKU returns to Richmond for a five-game homestand. The Colonels will face:

  • Radford on November 7
  • Midway on November 10
  • Southern Illinois on November 12
  • Northern Kentucky on November 17
  • Simmons College on November 20

That long home stretch should give the Colonels a chance to build momentum early in the season.

First Ever Meeting with New Mexico

One of the most interesting non-conference games comes on November 24, when EKU meets New Mexico for the first time. The Colonels will head west for the matchup, which offers a fresh challenge against an unfamiliar opponent.

More Home Games and Road Trips

After facing New Mexico, the Colonels return to Baptist Health Arena for two more home games:

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  • Transylvania on November 29
  • Presbyterian College on December 2

They’ll then begin a demanding four-game road trip:

  • Louisville on December 6
  • Milwaukee on December 13
  • Lipscomb at Allen Arena on December 19
  • Bellarmine at Knights Hall on December 21

The trip will challenge the team’s resilience and its ability to stay sharp away from home.

Closing Non-Conference Play

The Colonels will close non-conference play with two home games. They’ll host:

  • West Florida on New Year’s Eve
  • Queens (N.C.) on January 2

Those games should give EKU one final chance to refine its approach before conference play begins.

United Athletic Conference Schedule

EKU announced its full 16-game UAC slate earlier this year. The Colonels will play each of the league’s other eight members twice, once at home and once on the road, beginning January 6 and running through March 6.

The schedule includes matchups with:

  • Abilene Christian
  • Austin Peay
  • Central Arkansas
  • Little Rock
  • North Alabama
  • Tarleton State
  • UT Arlington
  • West Georgia

Every matchup will matter as EKU settles into its new conference and tries to defend its championship status.

Looking Ahead to the UAC Tournament

The season will end with the 2027 UAC Women’s Basketball Tournament, set for March 10-14 at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas. EKU will compete for the conference title and a potential spot in the national tournament.

Conclusion

With a challenging schedule ahead, the EKU women’s basketball team has an exciting season in front of it. The Colonels will face early road games, defend their home court, and begin competing in the United Athletic Conference.

Fans can follow the team’s progress and view the full schedule on the official EKU sports website. Let’s rally behind the Colonels as they begin this thrilling journey!

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