PEMBROKE – Twelve home games, as well as a road exhibition matchup with Elon to start the season, highlight the 27-game schedule for the UNC Pembroke women's basketball team that was released Monday by head coach Dr. Kendra Samuels-Eaton.
 
Fans wishing to get an early look at the squad are invited to attend Moonlight Madness presented by McDonald's on October 22 at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for the event.
 
Reserved seat season tickets will go on sale Thursday, October 22 for Braves Club members and the 2025-26 season ticket holders. Season tickets to the general public will go on sale November 1. Season tickets ensure fans a chairback seat at mid-court in one of the nation's most electric environments, and can be purchased for $115. Season tickets can be purchased online at UNCPBraves.com/Tickets, or by calling the Athletic Ticket Office at (910) 775-4123.
 
Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court will host promotions all season long, including Alumni Weekend on February 6 for both the men's and the women's teams. The promotions will also include a toy drive that will run from November 21 through December 12 for new, unwrapped Christmas toys to be delivered to Robeson County schools.
 
The Black & Gold will play an exhibition contest against NCAA Division I opponent Elon on November 2. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside the Schar Center. 
 
The Braves will officially lift the lid on the 2026-27 regular season schedule, November 13-14, as they make the short trip to Wingate for the Conference Challenge. UNCP will play Wingate on November 13 at 6 p.m. followed by a matchup with Coker on November 14 at 2 p.m.
 
UNCP will open up Conference Carolinas play on November 21 when they host North Greenville at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court for a 2 p.m. tip-off.    




 

2026-27 BASKETBALL PROMOTION SCHEDULE
Date	Opponent	Promotion
November 21	North Greenville	The Bank is Open presented by Lumbee Guaranty Bank
December 1	Shaw	Faculty & Staff Night
December 19	Barton	Teddy Bear Toss
January 6	Ferrum	Faith & Communities Night
January 13	Chowan	Greek Night
January 16	Emmanuel	Youth Day / Trading Cards
January 27	Mount Olive	Military Appreciation Night / Black Out
January 30	King	Pink Out presented by Scotland Health
February 6	Shorter	Alumni Weekend
February 24	Francis Marion	Tribe Night