Bowie State University women’s basketball will open the 2026-27 season at home when the Bowie State Bulldogs host the Bowie State Tip-Off Classic from Friday, Nov. 13, through Saturday, Nov. 14, at A.C. Jordan Arena, home of the Kevin Durant Court, in Bowie, Maryland.
Bowie State University will face Shepherd University on Friday at 6:00 p.m. and East Stroudsburg University on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. The four-game event also includes Lincoln University (Pennsylvania).
Bowie State Tip-Off Classic Schedule
All games will take place at A.C. Jordan Arena. The schedule includes:
- Friday, Nov. 13, 4:00 p.m.: East Stroudsburg University vs. Lincoln University (Pennsylvania)
- Friday, Nov. 13, 6:00 p.m.: Shepherd University vs. Bowie State University
- Saturday, Nov. 14, 12:00 p.m.: Lincoln University (Pennsylvania) vs. Shepherd University
- Saturday, Nov. 14, 2:00 p.m.: East Stroudsburg University vs. Bowie State University
Clear Bag Policy
Fans attending the Tip-Off Classic must follow Bowie State University’s clear bag policy. Permitted bags include clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″, one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags, and small clutch bags measuring no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″. Backpacks, purses and other non-clear bags are prohibited.
Bowie State University will open Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association competition at Claflin University on Nov. 19 at noon. The Bulldogs will then visit Johnson C. Smith University on Nov. 21 before hosting Millersville University on Nov. 24 at 11:00 a.m. for Education Day.
Shadae Swan Leads Bowie State Into 2026-27 Season
Head coach Shadae Swan is entering her 12th season leading Bowie State University women’s basketball. The Bulldogs won the 2025-26 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Northern Division championship and advanced to the semifinals of the conference tournament.
Bowie State University was selected third in the 2026-27 CIAA Women’s Basketball Preseason Predicted Order of Finish. Senior guard Malaka Cobb earned Preseason All-CIAA recognition after averaging 10.3 points per game and recording 299 points, 70 assists and 61 steals during the 2025-26 season.
Junior guard Sydney Anthony also returns after recording 149 points, 113 rebounds, 56 assists and 53 steals during the 2025-26 season.
Shepherd, East Stroudsburg Open the Schedule
Shepherd University finished the 2025-26 season with an 11-16 overall record and a 9-12 mark in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference play. East Stroudsburg University finished 17-12 overall and 12-9 in PSAC play.
The two opponents give Bowie State University women’s basketball a pair of Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference matchups during the opening weekend. The Bulldogs will then shift to CIAA competition at Claflin University on Nov. 19.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Bowie State University women’s basketball will begin the season with four games at A.C. Jordan Arena, including two contests for the Bulldogs. The schedule also gives Bowie State an early home setting before the team begins CIAA play at Claflin University.
Malaka Cobb’s Preseason All-CIAA recognition and Sydney Anthony’s returning production provide verified individual context for the Bulldogs’ season preview under Shadae Swan.
Source: Original report
