WASHINGTON (Interstat) — The American University Eagles will open their 2025-26 women’s basketball season at home on Saturday against the Delaware State Hornets, who are looking to build on a season-opening victory.

The game at Bender Arena will be the first for American since a 87-53 loss to Lafayette on March 8, 2025, to conclude their previous campaign. The Eagles, who went 0-0 in non-conference play last season, will look to start anew.

They face a Delaware State team that began its season with a 66-55 win over Felician on Wednesday. The Hornets (1-0) were led in that contest by Amya Scott, who scored a game-high 18 points, and Ericka Huggins, who pulled down 14 rebounds. Mahogany Cottingham added 12 points and six rebounds.

The matchup is the first of a tough opening stretch for American, which will travel to Clemson on Nov. 13. Following this contest, Delaware State will return home to host Penn on Nov. 10 before a game against Long Island on Nov. 15.