College basketball is almost back, and Division III will be among the first to get the ball bouncing in November.

We can officially say that basketball starts “next month,” and if that doesn’t excite you, I’m not sure what will.

The Lone Star Conference continues to have a huge presence on the biggest stage in women’s college basketball and sent five teams to the 2026 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship.

The NCAA Division II women’s basketball tournament has produced more than four decades of elite teams, dynasties and historic seasons.

Championship races are tightening, regular seasons are wrapping, and conference tournaments are tipping off — which means this weekend is loaded with high-stakes women’s basketball across Division I, Division II and Division III.

Winning back-to-back national championships in college basketball is a rare feat, especially in the era of the transfer portal. Grand Valley State, however, has positioned itself well to potentially do just that.

If you’re a fan of small-school college athletics, you know that December is a perfect time to kick off the season strong, and this week, FloCollege is bringing you a slate of high-stakes games featuring multiple nationally ranked teams from the latest WBCA poll.

Lake Superior State looks to build momentum in 2025–26 after being picked 10th in the GLIAC preseason poll. The Lakers finished 5–23 overall and 2–13 in league play last season.

Purdue Northwest enters its second year under head coach Jesse Ford with a clearer identity and renewed confidence. The Pride were picked 11th in the GLIAC preseason poll.

Roosevelt surprised opponents last season, finishing sixth in its GLIAC debut. The Lakers were picked eighth in this year’s preseason poll after a 12–15 campaign.

Davenport enters the 2025–26 season with optimism under fourth-year head coach Shonda Sanders. The Panthers were picked ninth in the GLIAC preseason poll after a 6–22 campaign that included four league wins.

Saginaw Valley State brings back one of the GLIAC’s top players in Megan McCalla, who earned Preseason All-GLIAC Second Team honors. The Cardinals were picked seventh after a 15–14 record last season.

Michigan Tech enters the new season with stability and returning experience under eighth-year head coach Sam Clayton. The Huskies were picked sixth in the GLIAC preseason poll after finishing 12–17 last year.

Wayne State enters 2025–26 coming off a 20-win season and a third-place finish in the GLIAC standings. The Warriors were again picked fifth in this year’s preseason poll.

Ferris State enters 2025–26 chasing another deep postseason run after reaching the NCAA Tournament last season. The Bulldogs were picked third in the GLIAC preseason poll following a 21–12 finish.