Xavier University Athletics

Women's Basketball Announces 2025 Non-Conference Schedule
07.29.25 | Women's Basketball
Xavier opens the season on Nov. 4 vs New Haven at Cintas Center
CINCINNATI - Xavier women's basketball announced its 2025 non-conference schedule on Tuesday. The Musketeers open the season on Tuesday, Nov. 4 vs New Haven.
Friday, Oct. 17 vs Eastern Kentucky (EXH) - 7 PM
Tuesday, Nov. 4 vs New Haven - 6:30 PM
Friday, Nov. 7 vs Purdue-Fort Wayne - 6:30 PM
Tuesday, Nov. 11 vs Dayton - 6:30 PM
Friday, Nov. 14 vs Kent State - 6:30 PM
Thursday, Nov. 20 vs Ohio - 6:30 PM
Monday, Nov. 24 at Akron - TBD
Sunday, Dec. 7 at Cincinnati - 2 PM +
Tuesday, Dec. 9 vs Long Island - 6:30 PM
Sunday, Dec. 14 vs Saint Francis - 1 PM
+ Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout
Home games in BOLD
Home games played at Cintas Center (Cincinnati, Ohio)
NON-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Friday, Oct. 17 vs Eastern Kentucky (EXH) - 7 PM
Tuesday, Nov. 4 vs New Haven - 6:30 PM
Friday, Nov. 7 vs Purdue-Fort Wayne - 6:30 PM
Tuesday, Nov. 11 vs Dayton - 6:30 PM
Friday, Nov. 14 vs Kent State - 6:30 PM
Thursday, Nov. 20 vs Ohio - 6:30 PM
Monday, Nov. 24 at Akron - TBD
Sunday, Dec. 7 at Cincinnati - 2 PM +
Tuesday, Dec. 9 vs Long Island - 6:30 PM
Sunday, Dec. 14 vs Saint Francis - 1 PM
+ Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout
Home games in BOLD
Home games played at Cintas Center (Cincinnati, Ohio)
SCHEDULE NOTES
- Xavier will play seven home games at Cintas Center, including five straight to open the 2025-26 season. The Musketeers will play a total of 17 home games during the season (10 home BIG EAST games; opponents will be announced in October).
- Xavier will play teams from five different leagues during non-conference action: Mid-American (3), Northeast (3), Horizon, Big 12 and Atlantic 10. The Musketeers non-conference opponents combined to make two postseason appearances last season.
- The Musketeers travel to Cincinnati on Sunday, Dec. 7 for the Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout. Xavier looks to snap its two-game losing streak in the series and pick up its first win at Fifth Third Arena since Dec. 11, 2016 (W, 72-61).
- Xavier will play two opponents for the first time in program history in New Haven and Long Island.
- Xavier will be playing Kent State for the second time in as many seasons.
- The Musketeers are renewing their rivalry with Dayton. The two teams are playing for the first time since Feb. 7, 2013.
ABOUT THE MUSKETEERS
- Xavier returns six letterwinners from the 2023-24 season, highlighted by Meri Kanerva who was named to the All-BIG EAST Freshman Team. The guard led the team in scoring (11.2) and assists (3.4).
- The Musketeers also welcome back starter Petra Oborilova. She averaged 4.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, while knocking down 33 three pointers (ranked third on the team).
- Third-year head coach Billi Chambers welcomes eight newcomers to the team this summer, including four transfers: Savannah White (Indiana State), Mya Moore (Cleveland State), Audia Young (Auburn) and Mariyah Noel (Ole Miss).
- Xavier also welcomes four freshman to the program: Penda Dieng (Louga, Senegal), Denise Neves (Lisbon, Portugal), Payton Richards (Lake Travis, Texas) and Kodee Williams-Sefo (Auckland, New Zealand).
- All told, the Musketeers will have players from eight different countries on the 2025-26 roster.
SEASON TICKET INFORMATION
- Buy season tickets now at GoXavier.com/Tickets. Single-game tickets will go on sale later in the fall.
- For more information on season tickets, fans can contact the Xavier Athletics Ticket Office at (513) 745-3411 x7 or tickets@xavier.edu
Players Mentioned
2025-26 Meet the Musketeers: Lucía Martínez López
Tuesday, September 23
2025-26 Meet the Musketeers: Denise Neves
Saturday, September 20
2025-26 Meet the Musketeers: Payton Richards
Friday, September 19
2025-26 Meet the Musketeers: Penda Dieng
Monday, September 08