Big South Sets 72-Game 2026-27 Women's Basketball Slate
The Big South Conference released its 72-game women's basketball schedule, with action starting Dec. 30 and ending in a championship run in March.
Key points
- The Big South Conference released a 72-game women's basketball schedule for the 2026-27 season.
- High Point and Radford will play each other twice, on Jan. 9 and Feb. 10.
- The 2027 championship tournament will be held in Johnson City, Tenn., from March 3 to 7.
Charlotte, N.C. — The Big South Conference unveiled its 2026-27 women’s basketball schedule. The 72-game slate begins Dec. 30. It uses a 16-game double round-robin format.
Teams play two games weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The season ends Feb. 27. This structure determines the regular-season champion.
Opening Week Sets the Stage
High Point starts at Winthrop on Dec. 30. Charleston Southern opens at High Point on Jan. 2. Longwood, Radford, and USC Upstate host home openers.
Charleston Southern, Radford, and Winthrop start and end at home. Presbyterian and UNC Asheville begin and finish on the road.
Rematch of Last Year’s Final
High Point and Radford meet twice. The first game is Jan. 9 in High Point. The second is Feb. 10 in Radford.
These teams played last year’s championship game. Their two meetings are spaced over five weeks. This offers a direct rivalry test.
March Championship in Johnson City
The tournament runs March 3-7 in Johnson City, Tenn. It is held at Freedom Hall Civic Center. The first round starts March 3.
Quarterfinals follow on March 4. Semifinals are March 6. The final game is Sunday, March 7. Preseason polls arrive at Oct. 14 Media Day.
