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Iowa State Women’s Basketball Unveils Non-Conference Schedule
09.01.2026 | Women's Basketball
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State has announced its 2026-27 women's basketball non-conference slate.
The schedule is highlighted by three contests against in-state rivals and three contests against 2026 NCAA Tournament teams. Overall, ISU will host one exhibition and nine regular season games in Hilton as part of the non-conference schedule.
The Cyclones will host an exhibition contest with Upper Iowa on Oct. 28 prior to the regular season opener against Grambling State on Nov. 2. The homestand continues for two more weeks, with contests against Nicholls State (Nov. 5), Eastern Illinois (Nov. 8), Howard (Nov. 12) and UIC (Nov. 15).
Iowa State takes its first road trip on Nov. 18 to face UNI, its first in-state foe of the season. The Cyclones return to Hilton Coliseum on Nov. 22 to host Drake.
Feast Week sends Iowa State to The Bahamas for the 2026 Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship. ISU will take on Belmont on Friday, Nov. 27 before facing USC on Sunday, Nov. 29. The Trojans were a 2025 NCAA Second Round participant.
The Cyclones return to Ames for a pair of contests with Norfolk State (Dec. 1) and Loyola (Dec. 6). The Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series renews in Iowa City on Dec. 9. ISU will close out the non-conference season at Hilton Coliseum on Dec. 13 against Chicago State.
Times and television selections will be announced at a later date.
2026-27 Iowa State Women's Basketball Non-Conference Schedule
Oct. 28 – Upper Iowa (Exhibition) – Hilton Coliseum
Nov. 2 – Grambling State – Hilton Coliseum
Nov. 5 – Nicholls State – Hilton Coliseum
Nov. 8 – Eastern Illinois – Hilton Coliseum
Nov. 12 – Howard – Hilton Coliseum
Nov. 15 – UIC – Hilton Coliseum
Nov. 18 – at UNI – Cedar Falls, Iowa
Nov. 22 – Drake – Hilton Coliseum
Nov. 27 – vs. Belmont – Nassau, The Bahamas
Nov. 29 – vs. USC – Nassau, The Bahamas
Dec. 1 – Norfolk State – Hilton Coliseum
Dec. 6 – Loyola – Hilton Coliseum
Dec. 9 – at Iowa – Iowa City, Iowa
Dec. 13 – Chicago State – Hilton Coliseum
2026-27 Season Ticket Information:
-New Season Tickets – Demand for season tickets continues to be strong. We expect a variety of seating options will be available for Cyclone Club members and public ticket buyers. New season tickets can be requested here.
-Single-Game Tickets – The athletics department will offer a variety of single-game ticket promotions. Detailed information will be shared prior to the start of the season.
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Friday, March 20
Friday, March 20
Sunday, March 15
