St. John's Women's Basketball has announced an 11-game non-conference schedule for the 2026-27 season, featuring opponents from eight different conferences. The schedule includes seven home games at Carnesecca Arena, one road game, and three neutral site contests. Highlights are a matchup against defending national champions UCLA and the Atlantic 10 teams at the 4 Tha Culture Holiday Hoops Classic. The Red Storm aims to build on its strong 10-1 record in non-conference play from last season.

By the Numbers
  • St. John's has a 37-10 (.787) record against out-of-league opponents over the past four seasons.
  • Last season, the Red Storm finished with a 10-1 record in non-conference play.
State of Play
  • St. John's opens the season with a four-game home stand starting on Nov. 2.
  • The Johnnies will face off with local rival Wagner on Nov. 7, holding a 16-2 series lead.
What's Next

The Red Storm is poised to compete in high-stakes matchups, including games against UCLA and Oklahoma State. As the season progresses, the team aims to maintain momentum from prior success and integrate newcomers as they prepare for a challenging BIG EAST schedule.

Bottom Line

Fans and stakeholders should keep an eye on St. John's as they face tough national competition early in the season, which could set the tone for a promising campaign. The team鈥檚 success in integrating new talent and repeated victories in past matchups will be crucial to their performance in the upcoming season.