STANDISH, Maine – The 2026-27 Saint Joseph’s College women’s basketball regular-season schedule has been announced. The Monks are slated to play 25 games this season, beginning on the road against Maine Maritime Academy on Saturday, November 7, at 2:00 PM and concluding on the road against New England College on Saturday, February 20.
2026-27 Schedule at a Glance
Christopher Woodside returns for his second season as head coach of the Monks. Saint Joseph’s will play 16 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) contests and nine non-conference games. The Monks will host 11 games on Mike McDevitt Court while playing 13 road contests and one neutral-site game.
Saint Joseph’s opens the season with seven non-conference contests during November, including six against in-state opponents. Following the season opener at Maine Maritime Academy, the Monks will face Husson University (Nov. 11), Colby College (Nov. 14), Thomas College (Nov. 15), Endicott College (Nov. 21), the University of Maine at Farmington (Nov. 24), and the University of Southern Maine (Nov. 29). Saint Joseph’s rounds out its non-conference schedule against the University of New England (Dec. 11) and Bates College (Jan. 19).
Conference & Postseason
GNAC competition begins in early December when the Monks travel to face Colby-Sawyer College. Saint Joseph’s will host eight conference games against Dean College (Dec. 5), Emmanuel College (Jan. 5), Rivier University (Jan. 13), Regis College (Jan. 16), Elms College (Jan. 30), Colby-Sawyer College (Feb. 2), Norwich University (Feb. 6), and New England College (Feb. 10).
The 2027 GNAC Tournament begins with quarterfinal action on February 23 and continues with the semifinal and championship rounds on February 25 and 27, respectively. The tournament champion will earn the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament, which begins on March 5.
Looking Back
Saint Joseph’s enters the 2026-27 season following a successful 2025-26 campaign in which the Monks finished 17-11 overall and 10-2 in conference play. Saint Joseph’s advanced to the GNAC Championship before finishing as the conference runner-up following a 73-64 loss to Emmanuel College.
Games to Watch
NOV. 11 • 5:30 PM Home Opener
vs. Husson University
The Monks’ home opener marks the 82nd meeting between the two programs and continues the most-played series in Saint Joseph’s women’s basketball history. Saint Joseph’s will have an opportunity to answer last season’s 89-74 setback against the Eagles.
JAN. 5 • 5:00 PM Championship Rematch
vs. Emmanuel College
Saint Joseph’s hosts Emmanuel in a rematch of last season’s GNAC Championship to open the second half of the schedule. The Saints won both meetings during the 2025-26 season, including a 73-64 victory in the conference title game.
FEB. 6 • 1:00 PM Senior Day
vs. Norwich University
The Monks will host the Cadets on Senior Day in one of their final home games of the regular season. Norwich earned a 70-63 victory in the teams’ most recent meeting, setting up another key late-season GNAC matchup.
