Iowa State women's basketball opens its 2026-27 season today against Eastern Illinois at Hilton Coliseum in Ames. The Cyclones, coming off a 21-12 campaign last year, look to build momentum early against the Ohio Valley Conference opponent.
The game tips off at 2 p.m. CT and will be streamed on ESPN+. Iowa State returns several key contributors from last season's NCAA Tournament team, while Eastern Illinois enters the matchup after a 15-16 record in 2025-26.
Cyclones head coach Bill Fennelly begins his 31st season at the helm, aiming to guide Iowa State back to the postseason after last year's first-round exit.
