Clarkson Women's Basketball Faces Vermont in Opener

The Clarkson University Women's Basketball team will face Vermont State University Castleton in their last non-league game of the season, hoping to leverage their strong ball-sharing skills and solid individual performances. Meanwhile, USC remains steady at No. 5 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, with upcoming games against Nebraska and Rutgers. Iowa, currently 11-2, aims to maintain their dominance over Penn State, having won the last 10 encounters, while Michigan has dropped from No. 25 to unranked despite receiving votes. The Mercyhurst Lakers are looking to break a seven-game road losing streak against the Stonehill Skyhawks, who recently suffered a loss to New Hampshire. The matchups across these teams reflect the ongoing competitive landscape of women's college basketball as the season progresses.