No. 14 Central Missouri opens its 2026-27 women’s basketball season with three games at the D2 CCA Midwest Tip-Off Challenge in Wisconsin Dells. The Jennies return four starters from a 26-win team and face a major early test against top-ranked, defending national champion Grand Valley State.

By the Numbers
  • Central Missouri went 26-7 overall and 17-2 in conference play last season, winning its 13th MIAA regular-season title.
  • The Jennies return four of five starters and add five newcomers.
  • Taylor Weishaar enters the season with 499 career rebounds and 118 blocks in 65 games.
  • Head coach Dave Slifer has 848 career wins across 37 years.
Yes, But

Central Missouri brings back substantial starting experience, but its opening weekend includes a matchup with No. 1 Grand Valley State, the defending national champion.

State of Play
  • Friday, Oct. 30: Northern Michigan at 11:15 a.m. CT.
  • Saturday, Oct. 31: Grand Valley State at 9 a.m. CT.
  • Sunday, Nov. 1: Lake Superior State at 9 a.m. CT.
  • The Jennies are ranked No. 14 nationally and were picked as MIAA preseason favorites.
What’s Next

After the tournament, Central Missouri is scheduled to host No. 25 UMSL on Nov. 9 for its home opener.

Bottom Line

The Jennies start the season with both a strong returning core and an immediate measure of their national-title credentials: a weekend slate that includes the country’s top-ranked team.