HENNIKER, N.H. - The New England College women's basketball team officially released their schedule for the 2026-27 season on Friday.
The Pilgrims will begin their preseason with a pair of scrimmages, hosting Saint Anselm on Friday, October 30th, before traveling to the University of New Hampshire on Monday, November 2nd, as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
The 'Grims officially open the 2026-27 season on the road at Wentworth Institute of Technology on Friday, November 6th, before returning to Henniker for their home opener against Plymouth State on Monday, November 9th, at 5:00 PM. NEC will remain home for its next contest, welcoming Keene State to Bridges Gym on November 11th at 2:00 PM before embarking on a three-game non-conference road stretch.
NEC opens GNAC play on Wednesday, December 2nd, with a 5:00 PM road matchup against in-state foe Rivier before returning home to host Albertus Magnus on Saturday, December 5th, at 1:00 PM. The 'Grims close out the 2026 portion of their schedule with three additional non-conference contests.
The 'Grims open the new year at home, hosting Mitchell on January 5th at 1:00 PM, before hitting the road against Lasell on January 7th. NEC continues conference play throughout January, highlighted by a home showdown with reigning GNAC champions Emmanuel on Saturday, January 16th.
The Pilgrims open February at home against Rivier on February 2nd at 5:00 PM before hitting the road for matchups against Mitchell on February 6th and Saint Joseph's College of Maine on February 10th. NEC returns to Bridges Gym on Saturday, February 13th, to host Dean at 1:00 PM before making its final road trip of the regular season to face in-state rival Colby-Sawyer at 7:30 PM. NEC closes out the regular season on Saturday, February 20th, hosting Saint Joseph's College of Maine at 1:00 PM.
The GNAC tournament is set to begin with the opening round on Tuesday, February 23rd, followed by the semifinals on Thursday, February 25th. The GNAC Championship is scheduled for Saturday, February 27th, with the title game hosted by the higher seed.
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