ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Exciting news for basketball fans! The Missouri Valley Conference has released the schedule for the 2025-26 women’s basketball season. The Bulldogs are set for a full lineup of 20 games against MVC rivals.
With the conference consisting of 11 teams now, each squad will battle it out twice during the season. The Bulldogs kick off their MVC journey with two away games before the new year. Their first game is on December 17 at Indiana State, followed by a matchup at UIC on December 29.
January will bring home games and road trips. The Bulldogs will host Southern Illinois on January 2, then make their way to Belmont and Murray State on January 9 and 11. They’ll play Bradley at home on January 16 and travel to Valparaiso on January 18.
On January 23, the team faces Evansville at home, with another home game against Murray State on January 25. The month wraps up with a visit to Bradley on January 29.
February starts with a local rivalry against UNI on February 1. The Bulldogs will have a home game against Belmont on February 5, before facing Illinois State at their place on February 7.
A three-game homestand kicks off on Valentine’s Day with Indiana State visiting on February 14. Valparaiso and UIC will follow on February 19 and 22. The month ends with two away games at Evansville on February 26 and Southern Illinois on February 28.
When March arrives, the Bulldogs will wrap up the regular season with a home game against Illinois State on March 5 and a final matchup at UNI on March 8. Then, the focus shifts to the postseason at the 2026 Credit Union 1 Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament in Coralville, Iowa, from March 12-15.
This season is packed with fierce competition and opportunities for fans to support their teams. In recent years, women’s basketball has seen a surge in popularity, reflected in social media discussions and increased attendance at games. According to a recent NCAA report, women’s tournament viewership is steadily climbing, drawing in new fans and engaging younger audiences across various platforms.
As the Bulldogs gear up for this season, you can check their full schedule below:
2025-26 Drake Women’s Basketball Conference Schedule
- Dec. 17 – at Indiana State – Terre Haute, Ind.
- Dec. 29 – at UIC – Chicago, Ill.
- Jan. 2 – Southern Illinois – Des Moines, Iowa
- Jan. 9 – at Belmont – Nashville, Tenn.
- Jan. 11 – at Murray State – Murray, Ky.
- Jan. 16 – Bradley – Des Moines, Iowa
- Jan. 18 – at Valparaiso – Valparaiso, Ind.
- Jan. 23 – Evansville – Des Moines, Iowa
- Jan. 25 – Murray State – Des Moines, Iowa
- Jan. 29 – at Bradley – Peoria, Ill.
- Feb. 1 – UNI – Des Moines, Iowa
- Feb. 5 – Belmont – Des Moines, Iowa
- Feb. 7 – at Illinois State – Normal, Ill.
- Feb. 14 – Indiana State – Des Moines, Iowa
- Feb. 19 – Valparaiso – Des Moines, Iowa
- Feb. 22 – UIC – Des Moines, Iowa
- Feb. 26 – at Evansville – Evansville, Ind.
- Feb. 28 – at Southern Illinois – Carbondale, Ill.
- Mar. 5 – Illinois State – Des Moines, Iowa
- Mar. 8 – at UNI – Cedar Falls, Iowa
For ticket information and updates, you can visit Drake Bulldogs Ticketing.
This season promises to be thrilling. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just joining in, there’s plenty to look forward to as the Bulldogs take to the court!
