Northern Michigan Wildcats hockey and Purdue women's tennis unveil 2026‑27 schedules

Northern Michigan University released the Wildcats men's hockey 2026‑27 schedule, marking the program’s 50th anniversary season. The slate features eight home series, six away series, two home‑and‑home matchups with Michigan Tech, and a holiday tournament in Milwaukee. Highlights include opening at home against Miami (OH) on Oct. 2, a series against Michigan State, and a new opponent, Stonehill, in mid‑October. The schedule also outlines conference play against Augustana, Minnesota State, Bowling Green, Ferris State, and a rivalry series with Michigan Tech, culminating with the Kwik Trip Holiday Face‑Off tournament.

The Big Ten announced Purdue’s women’s tennis home/away rotations for the 2027 season. Purdue will host seven home matches—including Illinois, Northwestern, and Indiana—while traveling to opponents such as Minnesota, Wisconsin, Oregon, and Washington. The rotation flips for 2028, with Purdue visiting the 2027 hosts. The Boilermakers enter the season under second‑year head coach Raquel Atawo after a 7‑14 record in 2026‑27. Rankings for the team, singles player Ece Gencer and the Gencer‑Clement doubles pair are noted.

Both releases set the competitive calendars for their respective programs, providing fans and athletes with the framework for upcoming conference and non‑conference play.