SHARON, Pa. — The bar continues to rise for Penn State Shenango Women's Basketball. After earning back-to-back trips to the USCAA National Tournament, Head Coach Cimone Reid and her squad are back with high expectations and a newly released 2025–26 schedule packed with pivotal conference clashes and challenging non-conference tests.

Entering her fifth season at the helm, Coach Reid looks to build on a culture of grit and growth as the Lions chase another deep postseason run.

2025–26 Schedule Highlights

Notable Non-Conference Contests

• Nov 1 at Bryant & Stratton (Buffalo) - First game of the season
• Nov 6 vs Bryant & Stratton (Cleveland) – Home opener at Buhl Club (5:30 PM)
• Nov 11 vs Thiel – Local rivalry matchup

Notable PSUAC Contests

• Nov 18 at Penn State Beaver – 6:00 PM
• Dec 5: vs Penn State York – 5:30 PM
• Dec 12: at Penn State Schuylkill – 6:00 PM
• Jan 26: at Penn State DuBois – TBA
• Feb 3: vs Penn State Beaver – 5:30 PM
• Feb 12: vs Penn State DuBois – 5:30 PM

Key Storylines

• Early Conference Challenge: Facing defending conference champion Penn State Beaver early (Nov. 18) could set the tone in the PSUAC West.
• Non-Conference Tune-ups: Matchups with Bryant & Stratton (Buffalo and Syracuse), Thiel, and Berkeley help sharpen the team for league play and the USCAA rankings.
• January Push: A loaded January features critical divisional matchups, with playoff seeding on the line.
• February Homestand: Four of the final five games are at home, a crucial advantage as the postseason nears.

Core Returners & Rising Stars

The Lions return a talented core including junior guard Oyin Adio and junior forward/center Gabrielle King, who both made major impacts last season. With added depth and experience, Shenango is well-positioned to contend in the PSUAC West and make another tournament run.

Fan Experience

• All home games will take place at the Buhl Club in Sharon, PA.
• Live streaming and stats will be available via the Shenango Sports Network.
• Follow @PSUSHAthletics on social media for updates, highlights, and game-day content.

Final Word

With a focused coaching staff, a hungry roster, and a challenging schedule in front of them, the 2025–26 Penn State Shenango Women's Basketball team is poised to take the next step. Mark your calendars and get ready for another exciting season of Lion hoops.

You can find the full schedule here: https://www.shenangoathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/schedule