The Big Sky Conference has announced the full schedule for the 2026-27 Eastern Washington women's basketball season. This year, the Eagles will compete in 20 conference games, split evenly between home and away. The team kicks off its Big Sky play on December 3 against Portland State and resumes after the non-conference schedule with a game against Southern Utah on New Year's Eve. Notable games include hosting defending champions Idaho on January 23 and concluding the regular season on March 1 against Weber State. The postseason Big Sky Tournament will take place from March 5 to March 10.

By the Numbers
  • 20 total conference games for Eastern Washington.
  • First conference game on December 3, 2026.
  • Regular season ends on March 1, 2027.
  • Big Sky Tournament scheduled for March 5-10, 2027.
State of Play
  • EWU begins conference play earlier than usual this season.
  • Home games include matchups against Montana schools and Idaho.
  • The team has planned a balanced mix of home and away games throughout the season.
What's Next

The Eagles will focus on preparing for their non-conference games leading up to the Big Sky schedule. They are expected to optimize their roster and strategies in the lead-up to the season to build momentum. Fans eagerly anticipate how the team will perform against key conference rivals.

Bottom Line

Eastern Washington women鈥檚 basketball faces a pivotal season with a balanced schedule and a strategic early start in conference play. Excitement builds around the team鈥檚 ability to compete for top rankings, especially with significant matchups against defending champions.