MARION, Ind. - Indiana Wesleyan women's basketball has released their schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Head Coach Ethan Whaley enters his 9th season at the helm with a 218-56 career record. IWU concluded last season with a 34-3 overall record and a first place finish in the Crossroads League. The red and gray qualified for the NAIA National Championships for the 8th consecutive season, advancing to the National Championship game before falling to No. 1 Dordt 82-73.
The upcoming regular season features 28 games, with 12 taking place at home in Luckey Arena. The Wildcats tip off their season at home against Calumet St. Joseph (Ind.) on October 24. The Crossroads League slate begins on November 19th in Luckey Arena against Goshen. The Wildcats will play 4 games against teams that concluded last season ranked in the NAIA Women's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll.
SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
- October 24 | vs. Calumet St. Joseph (Ind.) | Season Opener
- October 31 | Nuetral site vs. Campbellsville (Ky.) | 2025 NAIA Round of 16 Appearance
- November 1 | Nuetral site vs. Bethel (TN) | NAIA Semifinals Appearance
- November 4 | vs. IU Northwest | NAIA First Round Appearance
- November 11 | at. Indiana Tech | 2025 NAIA Round of 16 Appearance
- November 19 | vs. Goshen | Crossroads League Opener
- December 3 | vs. University of Saint Francis | 2025 NAIA First Round Appearance
- January 3 | vs. Spring Arbor | 2025 NAIA First Round Appearance
- January 14 | vs. Marian | 2025 NAIA Quarterfinals Appearance
- January 28 | vs. Taylor | Rivalry Game
- February 4 | vs. Huntington | 2025 NAIA Second Round Appearance
HOME SCHEDULE
- October 24 | vs. Calumet St. Joseph
- November 4 | vs. IU Northwest
- November 19 | vs. Goshen
- December 3 | vs. Saint Francis
- December 8 | vs. East-West
- January 3 | vs. Spring Arbor
- January 10 | vs. Grace
- January 14 | vs. Marian
- January 28 | vs. Taylor
- February 4 | vs. Huntington
- February 11 | vs. Mount Vernon Nazarene
- February 21 | vs. Bethel
For a complete view of the schedule, click
HERE.
Season and single-game tickets will go on sale Sept. 1 and can be purchased by clicking
HERE.
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