Basketball | 11/11/2026 3:53:00 PM

DENTON, Texas (Nov. 11, 2026) – The Texas Woman's basketball team continues its 2026-27 home schedule this weekend as the Pioneers welcome Colorado School of Mines and the University of Colorado Colorado Springs to Kitty Magee Arena.

The Pioneers (3-0) will face Colorado School of Mines on Friday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. before hosting UCCS on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 3 p.m.

Friday's matchup against the Orediggers will serve as Camper Appreciation Night, while Saturday's contest against the Mountain Lions will be part of Accepted Students Day.

TWU enters the weekend following a 69-51 victory over Nova Southeastern in its home opener on Monday, Nov. 9.

The Pioneers opened the season with a perfect 2-0 showing at the D2CCA Tip-Off Classic in Canyon, Texas, defeating MSU Denver and Southern Arkansas.

Against Nova Southeastern, Avery McConnell led the Pioneers with a game-high 25 points.

McConnell shot 10-of-12 from the field and a perfect 4-of-4 from the free-throw line.

Freshman Summer Sodek recorded her first career double-double, finishing with 17 points and 11 rebounds. 

Sodek also contributed five assists in the victory.

TWU shot 47.3% from the field against the Sharks, connecting on 26-of-55 attempts while holding Nova Southeastern to 27.6% shooting.

Both weekend matchups will be streamed live on FloCollege with live statistics available through StatBroadcast.

Through three games, TWU has scored 201 points and averages 67.0 points per contest.

The Pioneers are shooting 47.1% from the field, connecting on 72-of-153 attempts.

TWU has also shot 37.8% from beyond the arc making 17-of-45 three-point attempts.

At the free-throw line, the Pioneers have converted 40-of-60 attempts shooting 66.7% through their first three games.

On the glass TWU has collected 104 rebounds and averages 34.7 per contest.

The Pioneers hold a 34.7-30.7 rebounding advantage over opponents maintaining a plus 4.0 rebounding margin.

TWU has also recorded 42 assists, averaging 14.0 per game.

Defensively, the Pioneers have limited opponents to 35.4% shooting from the field and 31.8% from three-point range.

TWU has held opponents to 52.7 points per contest while maintaining a 14.3-point scoring margin.

The Pioneers have also recorded 22 steals and 12 blocks, averaging 7.3 steals and 4.0 blocks per game.

Colorado School of Mines enters the 2026-27 season following a 15-17 campaign in 2025-26, including a 10-10 mark in conference play.

The Orediggers averaged 67.8 points per game last season while allowing 67.8 points per contest.

Colorado School of Mines shot 40.7% from the field and 32.4% from three-point range, connecting on 230 three-pointers throughout the season.

The Orediggers also shot 76.0% from the free-throw line.

On the glass, Colorado School of Mines collected 1,214 rebounds.

CSM averaged 37.9 per game while maintaining a 2.4 rebound advantage over opponents.

The Orediggers recorded 475 assists, averaging 14.8 per contest, while totaling 278 steals and 82 blocks.

Defensively, Colorado School of Mines held opponents to 40.4% shooting from the field and 29.6% from beyond the arc.

UCCS enters the 2026-27 season after finishing the 2025-26 campaign with a 22-11 overall record and a 15-5 conference mark.

The Mountain Lions averaged 70.0 points per game last season while holding opponents to 65.7 points per contest.

UCCS shot 43.5% from the field and 31.3% from three-point range, connecting on 179 three-pointers.

The Mountain Lions also shot 68.7% from the free-throw line.

On the glass, UCCS collected 1,093 rebounds, averaging 33.1 per contest.

The Mountain Lions recorded 362 assists, averaging 11.0 per game, while totaling 301 steals and 91 blocks.

Defensively, UCCS held opponents to 40.8% shooting from the field while forcing an average of 18.5 turnovers per contest.

The Mountain Lions maintained a 4.3-point scoring margin last season.

The Pioneers enter the weekend as the reigning four-time Lone Star Conference regular-season champions and three-time defending LSC Tournament
champions.

TWU was selected to finish first in the LSC Preseason Poll and entered the season ranked No. 6 nationally in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association Division II Preseason Poll.


PIONEERS CONTINUE HOMESTAND

• TWU enters the weekend with a 3-0 overall record following victories over MSU Denver, Southern Arkansas and Nova Southeastern.
• The Pioneers defeated Nova Southeastern 69-51 in their home opener on Monday, Nov. 9.
• TWU has scored 201 points and averages 67.0 points per game.
• The Pioneers are shooting 47.1% from the field and 37.8% from three-point range.
• TWU has connected on 17 three-pointers, averaging 5.7 per contest.
• The Pioneers are shooting 66.7% from the free-throw line.
• TWU has collected 104 rebounds and averages 34.7 per game.
• The Pioneers hold a plus-4.0 rebounding margin through three games.
• TWU has totaled 42 assists and averages 14.0 per contest.
• Defensively, the Pioneers have recorded 22 steals and 12 blocks.
• TWU has held opponents to 52.7 points per game and 35.4% shooting from the field.
• The Pioneers have limited opponents to 31.8% shooting from beyond the arc.
• Avery McConnell recorded a game-high 25 points against Nova Southeastern, shooting 83.3% from the field.
• Freshman Summer Sodek recorded her first career double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds against Nova Southeastern.
• TWU enters the weekend as the four-time defending LSC regular-season champions and three-time defending LSC Tournament champions.

A LOOK AT THE OREDIGGERS

• Colorado School of Mines finished the 2025-26 season with a 15-17 overall record and a 10-10 conference mark.
• The Orediggers scored 2,171 points and averaged 67.8 points per game.
• Colorado School of Mines shot 40.7% from the field and 32.4% from three-point range.
• The Orediggers connected on 230 three-pointers and averaged 7.2 per contest.
• Colorado School of Mines shot 76.0% from the free-throw line.
• The Orediggers collected 1,214 rebounds and averaged 37.9 per game.
• Colorado School of Mines maintained a plus-2.4 rebounding margin.
• The Orediggers totaled 475 assists and averaged 14.8 per contest.
• Defensively, Colorado School of Mines recorded 278 steals and averaged 8.7 per game.
• The Orediggers totaled 82 blocks and averaged 2.6 per contest.
• Colorado School of Mines held opponents to 67.8 points per game and 40.4% shooting from the field.
• The Orediggers limited opponents to 29.6% shooting from beyond the arc.
• Colorado School of Mines forced an average of 15.2 opponent turnovers per contest.

A LOOK AT THE MOUNTAIN LIONS

• UCCS finished the 2025-26 season with a 22-11 overall record and a 15-5 conference mark.
• The Mountain Lions scored 2,310 points and averaged 70.0 points per game.
• UCCS shot 43.5% from the field and 31.3% from three-point range.
• The Mountain Lions connected on 179 three-pointers and averaged 5.4 per contest.
• UCCS shot 68.7% from the free-throw line.
• The Mountain Lions collected 1,093 rebounds and averaged 33.1 per game.
• UCCS totaled 362 assists and averaged 11.0 per contest.
• Defensively, the Mountain Lions recorded 301 steals and averaged 9.1 per game.
• UCCS totaled 91 blocks and averaged 2.8 per contest.
• The Mountain Lions held opponents to 65.7 points per game and 40.8% shooting from the field.
• UCCS forced an average of 18.5 opponent turnovers per contest.
• The Mountain Lions maintained a 4.3-point scoring margin and a plus-5.0 turnover margin last season.