Nebraska Women's Basketball Completes 2026-27 Non-Conference Slate
Nebraska Women's Basketball Completes 2026-27 Non-Conference Slate
The Huskers are set to face some of the best teams from the SEC, ACC, Big 12, and Big East as part of its non-conference schedule for the 2026-27 season. Austin Jacobsen|
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Nebraska CornhuskersNebraska women's basketball is not shying away from top competition this season.
The Huskers announced their 11-game non-conference schedule on Thursday, which includes matchups with some of the top teams from major college basketball conferences. Nebraska is set to take on opponents from the SEC, ACC, Big 12, and Big East this upcoming season, including thereintroduction of some old conference rivals.
The non-conference schedule is highlighted by power conference matchups against Kansas, Creighton, Texas A&M, and California, while the Huskers also have contests scheduled against three Summit League foes in Kansas City, Omaha, and North Dakota. The season opens on Monday, Nov. 2 in the Sizemore Sportsmanship Pep Rally in a home tilt against San Jose State.
The season-opener begins a three-game home stand for the Huskers as Nebraska takes on the Spartans followed by a Nov. 7 tilt against Western Illinois, then a Nov. 10 matchup with North Carolina A&T. The Huskers then take their talent north for a neutral site contest in Sioux Falls, S.D. at the Sanford Pentagon welcoming Kansas. The Big 12 matchup will renew for its 87th meeting in the women's basketball rivalry, as it becomes the first non-home game for the Huskers on the season on Nov. 14. It will also be Nebraska's third-straight season playing in the Pentagon, as the program has posted wins over South Dakota and North Dakota State in the past two matchups.
Nebraska then returns back to Lincoln on a short turnaround for a Tuesday, Nov. 17 home matchup against Mt. St. Mary's before heading for its first true road test down the road in Omaha. The Huskers continue its I-80 rivalry with Creighton at D.J. Sokol Arena on Nov. 21 to battle the Bluejays. Creighton has won the last five matchups in Omaha dating back to 2016.
Following their Big East matchup with the Bluejays, Nebraska returns home to face a three-game homestand across 15 days against Summit League foes as Kansas City (Nov. 24), Omaha (Dec. 1), and North Dakota (Dec. 8) travel to Lincoln. The Huskers are not set to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday after participating in the Emerald Coast Classic in Florida last season.
Nebraska's toughest home non-conference test could come on Dec. 12 in the Huskers' final home non-conference matchup taking on Texas A&M. The contest is the second former Big 12 rivalry tilt for the season and features a rematch of the first round 2024 NCAA Tournament contest in which Nebraska outlasted the Aggies 61-59. The Aggies advanced to the 2026 Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament (WBIT) last season and make their first return trip to Lincoln since 2010.
The Huskers' final non-conference game send Nebrasks to the West Coast, as Amy Williams and her squad take on California in the Chase Center in San Francisco on Dec. 20. The Golden Bears advanced to the 2026 WBIT quarterfinals last season, finishing the year at 21-15.
In Nebraska's non-conference schedule release, the Huskers included that a Big Ten Conference matchup is set for Dec. 5 with an opponent to be determined, as the Big Ten Conference slate would likely open on Dec. 28 or Dec. 29. The dates for the Huskers' conference opponents are set to be announced at a later date.
Nebraska has remained busy in its off-season since finishing out the 2025-26 season with an NCAA Tournament First Four victory before falling in the NCAA Tournament's first round in March. Williams added a new assistant coach in Brad Fischer, a former NCAA Division III head coach, as Fischer had spent 14 seaons building Wisconsin-Oshkosh into a national powerhouse.
All-Big Ten First-Team star Britt Prince returns to lead Nebraska once again, as she's joined by Natalie Potts, Logan Nissley, and Amiah Hargrove. Kennadi Wiliams, Emily Fischer, and graduate senior Allison Weidner are all set to return as well, as the Huskers had to replace four players from the transfer portal this offseason.
The Huskers lost Jessica Petrie, Petra Bozan, Claire Johnson,and Alanna Neale to the transfer portal, but the Huskers plan to replenish their roster with young incoming talent as four-star freshman Ashlyn Koupal and Ava Miles from the 2026 recruitment class could provide an immediate spark for the Big Red. Koupal is a top-rated prospect as the No. 11 recruit in the country, while Miles is a top-75 recruit. Additionally, Nebraska added much-needed height to the roster in the Auburn transfer Arek Angui. The 6-9 redshirt sophomore center announced her commitment to the Huskers in late April, providing a raw but lengthy player to aid in Nebraska's defensive needs.
The Big Ten Conference announced the full list of home and away opponents for the 2026-27 season for all conference teams on earlier this month, as Nebraska's 2026-27 home conference slate features eight teams that advanced in postseason action from last year, including seven programs that won a contest in the NCAA Tournament.
The Huskers will take on NCAA Tournament teams Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Michigan State, Ohio State, Oregon, and Washington at Pinnacle Bank Arena this upcoming season. The Spartans, Buckeyes, Ducks, and Huskies all earned a first-round win in the NCAA Tournament last season, while Minnesota was a Sweet Sixteen qualifier. Michigan's run ended in the Elite Eight.
The other Big Ten home matchups in Lincoln for Nebraska include a tilt against Wisconsin, as the Badgers finished the 2026-27 season winning three games in the WBIT to advance to the tournament's semifinal round. The final matchup includes a visit from Penn State, as the Nittany Lions were 4-14 in the conference last year.
Nebraska's conference road tests feature a West Coast road trip to Los Angeles as the Huskers take on defending national champion UCLA while also taking on another NCAA Tournament first-round winner at USC. The Huskers will again take on Iowa in Iowa City to complete the double-play series, while facing Illinois, Maryland, Indiana, Northwestern, Purdue, and Rutgers in true road tilts in Big Ten Conference action.
Published Jun 19, 2026
AUSTIN JACOBSENAustin Jacobsen is a radio broadcaster and former Sports Director in Central Nebraska. He has seen the Cornhusker state from all corners; growing up in the Panhandle, completing his college degree in Kearney, working in the rural Sandhills, and now residing in Omaha. Austin is a statewide, regional, and national radio award winner and can usually be found at a high school football field on Friday nights and tuning in to the Huskers wherever they travel. If he is not on the road, Austin enjoys movie dates with his girlfriend and their dog, Ava.
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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
