DALLAS (Interstat) — The Grambling State Lady Tigers and SMU Mustangs will open their 2025-26 women’s basketball seasons against each other on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Moody Coliseum in Abilene.

Both teams enter the contest with 0-0 records, looking to establish momentum in their non-conference opener. The game marks the first action for both programs since their exits from the 2025 postseason.

Grambling State last played on March 13, falling 57-47 to Jackson State. SMU’s most recent contest was a 69-45 loss to North Carolina State on March 2.

The matchup begins a challenging early schedule for the Lady Tigers, who will face a string of road tests at North Texas, Arizona and Baylor in the following weeks. Grambling will not play a true home game until Sunday, Nov. 9.

SMU’s early slate is equally demanding, featuring a home game against Kansas State on Nov. 8 and a road trip to Texas Tech. The Mustangs will also host power-conference opponents Arkansas and Syracuse in early December.

Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. Central time Tuesday at Moody Coliseum on the campus of Abilene Christian University.