Women's Basketball | 9/6/2025 9:44:00 PM

Chanute, KS - The Neosho County Community College Women's Basketball program has assembled one of the toughest non-conference schedules in school history for the 2025–26 season. From the opening weekend at the Pratt Beaver Basketball Classic to high-level showdowns at the Hutchinson Classic and the Kansas City Classic, the Panthers will be tested early and often.

The schedule includes national powers such as Redlands, Eastern Oklahoma, and Connors State, programs known for producing championship-level talent. Neosho will also travel to marquee events, including Trinity Valley's Thanksgiving Classic in Texas and the John Wood Classic in Illinois, providing the Panthers with exposure to elite competition on a national stage.

Every date on the slate presents an opportunity for growth, competition, and preparation for the rigors of the Kansas Jayhawk Conference. What makes this slate stand out is the quality of opponents. Neosho has elevated its level of competition for the upcoming season by eliminating junior varsity match-ups and locking in contests with ten Division I junior college programs.

The Panthers will now face top-tier opponents from Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa, ensuring that every stop on the schedule brings elite competition and a test of championship-level readiness. With no easy nights and every opponent capable of testing them, this non-conference run reflects the "Neosho Way": embracing adversity, seeking out pressure, and building a team forged through chaos and competition.