UNC Asheville Sets 2026-27 Big South Basketball Slate
The Bulldogs start their season on Nov. 4 against Clinton College before facing league rivals in December.
Key points
- UNC Asheville opens the 2026-27 season against Clinton College on Nov. 4 at 4:30 p.m.
- The Ingles I-26 Rivalry against USC Upstate occurs on Dec. 30 and Feb. 24.
- The conference schedule ends with a road game at Radford on Feb. 27.
Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Sept. 23. The Big South Conference released the 2026-27 women's basketball schedule. UNC Asheville Athletics will begin league play on Dec. 30 at USC Upstate.
The season kicks off Nov. 4 at 4:30 p.m. in Kimmel Arena. Clinton College provides the first opponent for the Bulldogs. This marks the start of a busy road through the conference.
Rivalry Games Anchor the Calendar
The Ingles I-26 Rivalry defines the year. Asheville visits USC Upstate on Dec. 30. They return home to face the same rivals on Feb. 24.
These matchups bookend the conference season. The rivalry is a central fixture. Fans can expect high energy at both venues.
Home and Away Balance
The team travels to Gardner-Webb on Jan. 2. Charleston Southern visits Kimmel Arena on Jan. 6. Presbyterian is the next stop on Jan. 9.
High Point and Radford follow in late January. Longwood is the destination on Jan. 23. Winthrop comes to Asheville on Jan. 27.
Season Finale in Radford
The schedule concludes on Feb. 27 at Radford. This final game wraps the conference slate. Tickets are available at uncaBulldogs.com.
The full itinerary is now public. The team prepares for a long winter. The court awaits the first tip-off.
