Eastern Mennonite University Athletics said its women’s basketball team will open the 2026-27 season Friday, Nov. 6, against Hood College at 7 p.m. in Harrisonburg, beginning the team’s first season under head coach Tori Jankoska.
The Royals went 5-20 overall and 0-16 in Old Dominion Athletic Conference play last season, according to the university’s season preview. The team was picked 12th in the conference’s preseason poll with 15 points, the announcement said.
EMU Athletics said the Royals return 10 players from last season and add five recruits. The preview identifies four key returners and notes that senior Brooke Morris is returning to the program after sitting out last season.
The team’s ODAC opener is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 2, against Bridgewater at 7:30 p.m., according to EMU Athletics. The preview also lists games against Shenandoah on Jan. 20 at 7 p.m., Washington & Lee on Feb. 3 at 7 p.m., and Lynchburg on Feb. 20 at 2 p.m.
The ODAC tournament is scheduled for Feb. 23-27, the announcement said. EMU Athletics did not specify game locations or ticket prices in the preview.
