FORT SMITH, Ark. - University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Women's Basketball has announced its 2026-27 schedule, with the Lions slated to play 22 MIAA games this season.
The Lions will tip off the season November 9 at Arkansas Tech before returning home to host the MIAA/GAC Challenge Nov. 13-14 at the Stubblefield Center.
UAFS will play five of its first seven games at home and open conference play at home Nov. 27 and 28 against Missouri Western and Northwest Missouri State, respectively.
The first road MIAA contest comes December 3 at Fort Hays State followed by a matchup at Nebraska-Kearney on Dec. 5. The Lions then wrap up nonconference play Dec. 13 at the Stubblefield Center against Maryville.
To close out the first semester, UAFS will travel to Central Missouri and Washburn before opening the new year at Northeastern State January 2. The first home games after winter break are Jan. 7 and 9 against Emporia State and Newman.
Remaining road games include Central Oklahoma, Rogers State, Northwest Missouri, Missouri Western, Newman and Emporia State.
Home contests for the second half of the season include Missouri Southern, Pittsburg State, Washburn, Central Missouri, Northeastern State, Central Oklahoma and Rogers State for Senior Day on February 27.
The MIAA Tournament is scheduled for March 4-7 at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City. Additionally, two first round matchups will be held on campus prior to the final three rounds.
Last week, the MIAA released its preseason poll at MIAA Basketball Media Day with Central Missouri picked as the preseason favorite. UAFS was selected 13th in both the coaches and media polls.
