MINNEAPOLIS (Interstat) — The Minnesota women’s basketball team will raise the curtain on its 2025-26 season Tuesday when it hosts North Dakota at Williams Arena.

The Golden Gophers, coming off a 75-63 victory over Belmont on April 2 in their most recent outing, look to start a new campaign with a win on their home floor. North Dakota, meanwhile, aims to rebound from a season-ending 84-55 loss at South Dakota State last March 8.

Both teams enter with 0-0 records, making this the official opener for each program. The matchup represents a typical early-season test for a Power Five program like Minnesota against a regional opponent from the Summit League.

For the Golden Gophers, this game begins a challenging non-conference slate that includes a Nov. 19 road game at Kansas and a Thanksgiving week tournament in The Bahamas. The Fighting Hawks will continue their own demanding start with a home game against Youngstown State on Friday before a quick two-game road swing.

Tipoff is set for Tuesday night in Minneapolis. The game will be the first of ten consecutive home contests to open the season for Minnesota.