Women's college basketball seasons begin for Central Michigan and Marshall

The 2026-27 women's college basketball season commences this Monday with key matchups for Central Michigan and Marshall universities.

Central Michigan University opens its season at McGuirk Arena against Old Dominion as part of the MAC-Sun Belt Challenge. The program will also host Butler and Michigan, following a trip to Ohio State. The season opener coincides with the 16th edition of Hoops For Hunger, a community initiative involving local schools and a canned food drive to support the Isabella Community Food Bank.

Marshall University begins its regular season on Monday with a road game against UMass in Amherst, Massachusetts. Head coach Juli Fulks enters her third season leading the Herd following a record-breaking 28-win season and a WNIT Championship. The roster includes seven returning players, such as Leyocha Marigney and Olivia Olson, alongside newcomers Cassie Gallagher, Anaya Harris, and Maddie Moody.