Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 11:10
The San Diego State women’s basketball program has officially unveiled its non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The Scarlet and Black are preparing for a demanding stretch that features nine away or neutral-site matchups right out of the gate.
Head coach Stacie Terry-Hutson designed the slate to simulate high-level competition ahead of their first full season in the Pac-12 conference. Nine of the fifteen non-conference contests will take place outside Viejas Arena. This includes an eight-game sequence played on the road or at neutral venues sandwiched between home stands.
The difficulty level remains consistently high throughout the opening month. Five opponents finished last season with twenty or more victories. Three of those squads also earned top-50 placements in the National Evaluation Toolkit rankings. The Aztecs will face Cal State Fullerton on November 2, followed by a home game against North Texas on November 5. Former Aztec Kendall Mosley returns to Viejas Arena as a member of the Mean Green. The UTSA Roadrunners visit next, carrying momentum from an American Athletic Tournament championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance. Colorado closes out the early home swing on November 11 after reaching the postseason with a twenty-two win campaign.
With what we have returning, along with the quality of talent we brought in from the transfer portal, we really wanted to put together a competitive non-conference slate, Terry-Hutson stated during the official announcement.
The team transitions into multi-day tournaments to extend their road workload. San Diego State travels to Hawaii for the Rainbow Wahine Showdown. They open against host Hawaii on November 27, then immediately face Stanford on November 28 and Columbia on November 29. Each opponent brings recent postseason success or tournament championships into the matchup. A trip to Santa Clara follows on December 3, marking the fourth consecutive victory-chasing opponent in the series.
Mid-December action shifts to Florida for the West Palm Beach Classic. The Aztecs will square off against IU Indy and Saint Louis on December 20 and 21. This marks the first meeting between SDSU and either program. The squad makes its third appearance in this tournament over five years, holding a three-win record across two recent visits.
For fans in San Diego County, the schedule highlights a strategic pivot toward national exposure. Moving from the Mountain West to the Pac-12 requires rigorous preparation against established western programs. The heavy travel load tests roster depth and forces early-season adjustments under live conditions. Local supporters will watch closely as seven returning players from last season integrate new transfers into the starting rotation.
San Diego State tied a school record with twenty-seven wins last season while securing the Mountain West regular-season title. The program enters the transition year with strong continuity and proven postseason experience. Building a resilient non-conference foundation has become a standard priority for head coaches navigating major conference realignment.
The 2026-27 non-conference schedule sets a clear tone for San Diego State women’s basketball. By scheduling frequent away games against winning programs, the coaching staff guarantees maximum readiness for Pac-12 competition. Fans can track the full itinerary as the team prepares to tip off early next fall.
