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Can Cal State LA Repeat? 5 Things To Know About CCAA Women's Basketball

Can Cal State LA Repeat? 5 Things To Know About CCAA Women's Basketball

Preview 2026-27 CCAA women's basketball, including Cal State LA's title defense, Cal Poly Pomona, 14 teams and the championship race.

Oct 21, 2026 by Ajay Shah
Can Cal State LA Repeat? 5 Things To Know About CCAA Women's Basketball

The California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) is getting a new look for the 2026-27 women's basketball season. Two new programs are joining the conference, last season's tournament champion has a title to defend, and the race for the top spot could deliver another exciting winter of NCAA Division II basketball.

Cal Poly Pomona Women's dominated the 2025-26 regular season, but Cal State LA walked away with the conference tournament trophy. Cal Poly Humboldt and Chico State also reached 20 wins, setting the stage for another competitive season. Here are five things to know about CCAA Women's Basketball heading into 2026-27.

1. Cal State LA Is Defending Its First CCAA Tournament Championship

Cal St. Los Angeles made history in March, winning its first CCAA Women's Basketball Tournament championship with a 78-62 victory over Cal Poly Pomona.

The Golden Eagles entered the tournament as the No. 3 seed and won three games in three days to claim the title. They became the lowest-seeded team to win the tournament since the field expanded to six teams in 2022.

Sofia Fidelus scored 27 points in the championship game, while tournament MVP Nevaeh Asiasi added 15.

Cal State LA finished the season 24-7 overall and 18-4 in conference play.

The Golden Eagles now enter 2026-27 with a championship to defend and the challenge of sustaining the success that carried them through March.

2. Cal Poly Pomona Has Unfinished Business

Few teams in the CCAA enjoyed a regular season quite like Cal Poly Pomona.

The Broncos went 20-2 in conference play, capturing their first CCAA regular-season championship since 2013-14. They finished 29-5 overall and advanced to the NCAA Division II West Region championship game.

Head coach Danelle Bishop earned CCAA Coach of the Year honors after guiding the Broncos through winning streaks of eight and 14 games during the regular season.

Pomona also built its success around defense. At the time the conference announced its postseason awards, the Broncos ranked among the nation's leaders in scoring defense and field goal percentage defense.

But despite their regular-season dominance, the Broncos fell to Cal State LA in the CCAA Tournament final.

That gives Pomona a clear storyline entering the new season: Can the Broncos turn another strong regular season into a conference tournament championship?

3. The CCAA Women's Basketball Field Is Growing To 14 Teams

The CCAA enters 2026-27 with 14 women's basketball programs, creating a new competitive landscape.

Fresno Pacific and Menlo College join the conference this season, while UC Merced begins its first year as a full NCAA Division II member after competing in the CCAA during its membership transition.

The 14 participating programs are:

Sonoma State is not competing in 2026-27, with its athletics program scheduled to return in fall 2027.

The expanded field brings new opponents and additional conference matchups, giving established CCAA contenders more competition as they pursue postseason opportunities.

4. Cal Poly Humboldt Is Looking To Build On A Breakout Season

Cal Poly Humboldt was one of the biggest success stories in the conference last season.

The Lumberjacks finished 20-9 overall and 18-4 in CCAA play, tying Cal State LA for second place in the regular-season standings.

That represented a remarkable turnaround for a program that improved by 11 overall wins and 10 conference victories from the previous season.

Humboldt's success was recognized in the conference's postseason awards.

Shade Satica earned both CCAA Defensive Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year honors after averaging 3.79 steals per game.

Jordyn Smith was named CCAA Freshman of the Year after averaging 13.9 points, 10.7 rebounds and 3.11 blocks per game.

Head coach Michelle Bento-Jackson now faces the challenge of building on that momentum as the Lumberjacks attempt to remain among the conference's top contenders.

5. Chico State And The Rest Of The CCAA Are Chasing The Top Three

Cal St. Los Angeles, Cal Poly Pomona, and Cal Poly Humboldt captured much of the attention last season, but Chico State also put together a 20-win campaign.

The Wildcats finished 20-9 overall and 15-7 in conference play, placing fourth in the CCAA standings.

Chico State also had three players earn All-CCAA recognition, including first-team selections Meadow Aragon and Madison Parry.

Beyond the Wildcats, Cal State Dominguez Hills, Cal State Monterey Bay and Cal State East Bay all finished with at least 11 conference victories.

Dominguez Hills went 12-10, while Monterey Bay and East Bay each finished 11-11.

With new conference members entering the picture and several programs looking to improve on last season's results, the battle for positioning in the CCAA could be one of the more interesting storylines of the 2026-27 season.

How Does The CCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Work?

The 2027 CCAA Women's Basketball Tournament will feature an expanded seven-team, single-elimination format, with the top two seeds earning byes directly into the semifinals.

The tournament runs March 3-6 at Coussoulis Arena in San Bernardino, California. The No. 6 and No. 7 seeds open the tournament March 3, followed by the quarterfinals March 4, semifinals March 5 and championship game March 6.

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