Big 5 Women’s Basketball Returns With Key Players Ahead 2025-26 Season

The 2025-26 women's college basketball season is set to begin with teams across various conferences preparing for competition. Texas A&M's head coach Joni Taylor and players Lemyah Hylton and Ny'Ceara Pryor preview their season, while the Big 5 women's programs in Philadelphia aim to rebound after not making the NCAA tournament last year, with key players like Villanova's Bascoe and Carter expected to lead their teams. Virginia is favored in early power rankings as they pursue their sixth consecutive title, and a new public "over/under" polling feature will engage fans in predicting team performances. In professional women's soccer, the A-League Women sees Adelaide United aiming to build on a strong previous season with several new player signings. Meanwhile, Liberty University's women's basketball team is preparing for a new era under head coach Alexis Sherard, facing roster changes and integrating new transfers as they look to maintain their competitive edge after a successful previous season.