The 2025โ26 Penn State Lady Lions womenโs basketball schedule has been unveiled, presenting a pivotal season for Head Coach Carolyn Kieger and her team. Following a challenging 2024โ25 campaign, where the Lady Lions finished 10โ19 overall and 1โ17 in Big Ten play, the upcoming season offers an opportunity to rebuild and strengthen their NCAA Tournament credentials.
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๐ Key Conference Matchups
The Big Ten Conference has announced the Lady Lions’ opponents for the 2025โ26 season:
Home Games: Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, UCLA, USC
Away Games: Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Ohio State, Purdue, Washington, Oregon, Wisconsin
Home and Away: Rutgers
Notably, UCLA will make its inaugural visit to the Bryce Jordan Center, while USC returns for the first time since 1980.
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๐ Building Momentum
Under Coach Kieger’s leadership, now entering her seventh season, the Lady Lions aim to leverage their home-court advantage and capitalize on key matchups to enhance their NCAA Tournament prospects. The blend of returning players and new talent will be crucial in navigating the competitive Big Ten landscape.
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๐ Schedule Highlights
While specific dates and times are yet to be announced, the Lady Lions’ schedule promises several high-stakes games that could significantly impact their postseason aspirations. Fans can anticipate intense matchups, especially against traditional powerhouses and new conference members.
