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Chadron State opens its 2026-27 women’s basketball season with three games this week: a Tuesday home opener against Bethany, followed by neutral-site matchups with Lincoln and Missouri S&T. The Eagles are entering year two under coach Jalen Little after a 1-24 debut season, with three of their top four scorers back and nine newcomers joining the roster.

By the Numbers
  • Chadron State went 1-24 last season and lost its final 14 games.
  • The Eagles were picked to tie for 13th in the 15-team RMAC preseason poll.
  • Three games are scheduled this week: Tuesday at 5 p.m. MT, Friday at 11 a.m. MT and Saturday at 1:30 p.m. MT.
  • Nine newcomers join the roster; three of the Eagles’ top four scorers return.
Yes, But

Chadron State returns key contributors, including leading returning scorer Audrey Quintana, but must replace McKenzi Petersen, last season’s leading scorer and rebounder. Bethany is 1-3, while Lincoln and Missouri S&T have yet to open their seasons.

What’s Next

The Eagles host Bethany on Tuesday before traveling to Missouri for games against Lincoln on Friday and Missouri S&T on Saturday. The Tuesday home opener is free to attend; the weekend games will stream on the GLVC Sports Network.

Bottom Line

This week offers an early test of whether Chadron State’s returning core and nine newcomers can turn last season’s difficult results into a more competitive start.