MARTIN, Tenn. – Two NCAA tournament teams, a WNIT qualifier, a trip out West and a home game with arguably the most storied program in women’s basketball highlight the 2025-26 University of Tennessee at Martin women’s basketball schedule, head coach Kevin McMillan announced Tuesday.
We are anxious to see how this year’s non-conference schedule goes,” said McMillan. “We have a variety of styles this year that should get us ready for the teams in the conference. It is a much more balanced slate and hopefully will serve us well come March.”
Fans will get their first look at this year’s squad Oct. 29 when the Skyhawks host UT Southern in their lone exhibition. The season begins in earnest Nov. 3 when UT Martin makes the trip to North Alabama to open the season against the Lions for the second consecutive season.
On Nov. 9, the Skyhawks will host Tennessee, fresh off a Sweet 16 appearance last season, in the Pat Summitt Heritage Classic, a game intended to honor the legendary figure between her alma mater and the school where she carved her coaching legacy. Other home games for the Skyhawks this season include Fisk (Nov. 16), Oakwood (Nov. 30) and Champion Christian (Dec. 14.)
This year’s road trips for UT Martin are highlighted by a swing through the Southwest, where the Skyhawks will take on New Mexico (Nov. 20) and UTEP (Nov. 22). On Dec. 4, the Skyhawks will visit 2025 WNIT qualifier Lipscomb, followed by a trip to the defending Sun Belt champions, Arkansas State, on Dec. 6. UT Martin’s conference slate was released by the OVC last month, allowing Tuesday’s announcement to complete the team’s 2025-26 schedule.
Premium packages and tickets are now available for the Pat Summitt Heritage Classic, with season tickets on sale soon. Tickets for the Pat Summitt Heritage Classic are not included in season ticket packages and must be purchased separately.