Washington, D.C., September 18, 2025 News Summary The Howard University women’s basketball team has unveiled its 2025-2026 schedule, showcasing thrilling matchups including HBCU rivalries and games against top-tier opponents from major conferences. As they prepare for the upcoming season, excitement builds with head coach Ty Grace highlighting the team’s potential after their historic postseason success. The season kicks off with a matchup against Providence, and home games will feature unique themed nights that promise to engage fans and foster community spirit. Washington, D.C. – Howard University Women’s Basketball Reveals 2025-2026 Schedule The Howard University women’s basketball team has officially released its 2025-2026 schedule, featuring a host of exciting matchups, including historic HBCU rivalries and games against multiple nationally-ranked opponents from the Big 10, SEC, and ACC. The announcement came on Monday morning, highlighting the team’s return to play after achieving a historic postseason milestone, which saw them earn their first-ever home postseason victory with a 72–62 win over Siena College in the WNIT First Round. Head Coach Ty Grace expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming season, acknowledging the challenges ahead but also the potential for a strong campaign. The season opener is scheduled for November 4 against Providence, with the home opener on November 8 against Florida A&M, themed Cowboy Carter/Boots on Ground Day. Nonconference Highlights The nonconference portion of the schedule includes several key matchups: November 11: Crosstown showdown at George Washington. November 15: Away game at Elon, marking the first meeting since 2022. November 23: Home game against William & Mary. November 26: Road game against Purdue. November 30: Road game against Syracuse. December 5: Home game against Fairfield on Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night. December 7: Away game at Old Dominion University. December 10: Away game at the University of Virginia. December 13: Doubleheader against Hampton University during the Battle of the Real HU — Alumni Day. December 16: Away game at the University of Cincinnati. December 20: Home game against St. Bonaventure on Youth Day. December 29: Away game at Army. MEAC Play and Home Game Schedule Howard will open Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) play on January 3 at South Carolina State. The home games include dates against: January 8: Delaware State. January 10: Away at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. January 17: Away at North Carolina Central. January 22: Away at Coppin State. January 24: Hosting Morgan State. January 31: Hosting Norfolk State. The team will also have a three-game homestand in February against UMES (February 14), NC Central (February 21), and Coppin State (February 26). MEAC road finales will take place against Morgan State (February 28) and Norfolk State (March 5). MEAC Tournament and Gameday Themes The MEAC Tournament is scheduled for March 11-14, 2026, at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. Fans can look forward to themed nights at Burr Gymnasium, including: Cowboy Carter/Boots on Ground Day (vs. Florida A&M) Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night (vs. Fairfield) Alumni Day (vs. Hampton) Youth Day (vs. St. Bonaventure) More promotions and community features will be announced in the near future. Tickets for the upcoming women’s basketball season are currently on sale. Key Features of the Howard Women’s Basketball 2025-2026 Schedule Feature Details Season Opener November 4 against Providence Home Opener November 8 against Florida A&M Key Nonconference Matches Home games against William & Mary and Syracuse MEAC Tournament March 11-14, 2026 Theme Nights Cowboy Carter Day, Faculty and Staff Night, Alumni Day, Youth Day Frequently Asked Questions What is the season opener for Howard University women’s basketball? The season opener is scheduled for November 4 against Providence. When is the MEAC Tournament for the 2025-2026 season? The MEAC Tournament will be held in Norfolk, Virginia, from March 11-14, 2026. What themed nights are planned for this season at Burr Gymnasium? Theme nights include Cowboy Carter/Boots on Ground Day, Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night, Alumni Day, and Youth Day. When do tickets for the women’s basketball season go on sale? Tickets for the women’s basketball season 2025-2026 are currently on sale. Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic HERE Resources University of Texas Faces Setback in Career Success Rankings Additional Resources Howard University Women’s Basketball 2025-2026 Schedule Announcement Wikipedia: Howard University Howard Women’s Basketball Adds Montel Jones to Staff Google Search: Howard University women’s basketball Women’s Basketball Advances to Fifth Consecutive MEAC Title Game Encyclopedia Britannica: Basketball Coach Dr. Montel Jones Profile Google News: Howard women’s basketball 2025
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