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With new coaches, returning stars, and teams looking to make an early statement, the 2026-27 nonconference schedule offers plenty of opportunities for CAA programs to test themselves before the race for a conference title begins.
From regional rivalries to challenging matchups against familiar opponents, these games could offer an early look at which teams are ready to make some noise this season.
Here are some of the best CAA Women's Basketball nonconference matchups to circle on your calendar.
2026 Austin Peay vs Campbell - Women's - Nov. 2
A new era of Campbell Women's Basketball begins on opening night.
The Camels welcome Austin Peay Women's Basketball to Buies Creek on Nov. 2 for their first regular-season game under new head coach Ali Jacques.
With a new coaching staff and a roster looking to establish its identity, Campbell will have an opportunity to set the tone for the season in front of its home crowd.
The matchup also marks the beginning of a challenging nonconference slate that includes NC State, Davidson and Virginia Tech Women's Basketball.
2026 Lehigh vs Monmouth - Women's - Nov. 6
The CAA preseason favorite will have an early opportunity to show why it earned the top spot.
Monmouth Women's Basketball enters the 2026-27 season as the unanimous favorite in the women's basketball preseason coaches poll, led by Preseason Player of the Year Gigi Gamble.
Gamble averaged 15.2 points per game last season and returns alongside fellow preseason first-team selection Divine Dibula.
The Hawks' early matchup against Lehigh Women's Basketball will be one of their first opportunities to establish themselves before entering a competitive conference schedule.
2026 Saint Joseph's (PA) vs Drexel - Women's - Nov 15
Philadelphia basketball takes center stage when Drexel Women's Basketball and St. Joseph's Women's Basketball meet in November.
The matchup brings together two programs with strong ties to the city's basketball community, giving the Dragons an early opportunity to compete against a familiar regional opponent.
Drexel enters the season picked third in the CAA preseason poll, with senior guard Laine McGurk earning Preseason All-CAA First Team honors.
McGurk averaged 12.8 points per game last season and will be among the players to watch as the Dragons look to build momentum heading into conference play.
2026 East Carolina vs UNC Wilmington - Women's - Nov 22
Two North Carolina programs meet when UNC Wilmington Women's Basketball welcomes East Carolina Women's Basketball to Trask Coliseum on Nov. 22.
The matchup allows the Seahawks to defend their home court against an in-state opponent.
UNCW is coming off a season in which it earned a first-round victory over Northeastern in the CAA Championship, and the Seahawks will look to continue building under their returning leadership.
With regional bragging rights on the line, this November matchup could provide an exciting early-season test.
2026 Richmond vs Charleston - Women's - Dec 20
The defending CAA women's basketball champions will face another challenge before turning their attention to conference play.
Charleston Women's Basketball enters the season under new head coach Amanda Butler after capturing the 2026 CAA Championship.
The Cougars were picked eighth in the preseason poll, but their championship experience gives the program a foundation to build upon.
With senior guard Tyja Beans returning as a preseason second-team selection, Charleston's December matchup against Richmond Women's Basketball will offer another opportunity to evaluate its progress under new leadership.
2026 Liberty vs Elon - Women's - Nov 19
Elon Women's Basketball enters the season with expectations of competing near the top of the CAA.
The Phoenix were picked second in the preseason coaches poll and return preseason second-team selections Jayda Angel and LaNae' Corbett.
Their nonconference matchup against Liberty Women's Basketball provides an opportunity to test that returning talent against an opponent outside the league.
With Elon looking to challenge Monmouth and the rest of the conference's leading contenders, games like this could help establish momentum before January.
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