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Iowa State women’s basketball conference opponents revealed 

Aleigha Bailey, Sports Editor
June 14, 2026
Maeley Rosengren
Iowa State logo flashed on the Big 12 LED glass court at the Iowa State University vs. Arizona State University Big 12 tournament women’s basketball game, T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Missouri, March 5, 2026.

Ahead of a new era and season of Iowa State’s women’s basketball program, the Big 12 revealed the conference opponents for the 2026-27 season Thursday. The dates and times of the conference clashes are to be announced. 

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The 2026-27 season will see these six teams return to Hilton Coliseum for the first time since the 2024-25 season.

BYU

Colorado

Houston 

TCU

Texas tech

Utah

 

Away

After hosting these six teams during the 2025-26 season, Iowa State will meet these conference foes on the road.

Arizona

Arizona State

Baylor

UCF

Cincinnati

West Virginia 

 

Both

Iowa State’s final slate of six games will see three opponents both at Hilton Coliseum and on the road.

Kansas

Kansas State 

Oklahoma State

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