The Idaho State Bengals (17-8) will look to build on a three-game road win streak when they take on the Montana Lady Griz (7-17) on February 19, 2026 at Dahlberg Arena. In their last outing, Montana fell short of victory by a final score of 72-55 against Montana State. The Lady Griz were led by Kennedy Gillette's 12 points and Avery Waddington's 11 points and three steals. Idaho State lost to Idaho 65-50 in their last game. Tasia Jordan (15 PTS, 38.46 FG%) ended the game as Idaho State's top scorer.
NC State enters this game following a 61-59 defeat versus North Carolina. The Lady Wolfpack's leading scorer was Khamil Pierre, who wound up with 14 points, 15 rebounds and two blocks. Florida State enters this matchup having lost to Clemson in their last game 77-58. They were led by Sole Williams (23 PTS, 50.00 FG%, 2-6 from 3PT) and Jasmine Shavers (8 PTS, 16.67 FG%).
The Detroit Mercy Titans (4-17) will try to end a 10-game losing streak when they visit the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (14-8) on February 1, 2026 at Hilliard Gates Sports Center. The contest airs on ESPN+. In Purdue Fort Wayne's last game, they defeated Robert Morris 60-46. The Mastodons were led by Lili Krasovec, who finished with 24 points, seven rebounds and three blocks, and Lauren Lee, with 12 points.
South Carolina State has been outscored by 11.0 points per game (scoring 57.0 per game to rank 325th in college basketball while giving up 68.0 per outing to rank 267th in college basketball) and has a -221 scoring differential overall. Angie Juste-Jean's team-leading 8.8 points per game ranks 1063rd in the country. North Carolina Central's -234 scoring differential (being outscored by 13.7 points per game) is a result of putting up 60.8 points per game (278th in college basketball)
Coppin State's -348 scoring differential (outscored by 15.8 points per game) is a result of scoring 55.0 points per game (342nd in college basketball) while giving up 70.8 per outing (308th in college basketball). Morris' 12.2 points per game lead the Eagles and rank 453rd in college basketball. Morgan State has a -451 scoring differential, falling short by 20.5 points per game.
Can the Huskies win a 13th? UConn is ranked No. 1 in the preseason poll despite losing standout Paige Bueckers, the top draft pick and Rookie of the Year this past WNBA season. Many other top contending teams from last season return strong, too, though USC superstar JuJu Watkins is sitting out 2025-2026 after tearing her right ACL in the NCAA tournament in March.
