LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — The Southern California Women of Troy will open their 2025-26 season at home Tuesday night against the New Mexico State Aggies at Galen Center.

Both teams are looking to start fresh after season-ending losses in their previous campaigns. The Women of Troy concluded their last season with a 78-64 defeat to Connecticut in the NCAA tournament on March 31 2025. The Aggies last took the court on March 24 2025 falling 68-65 to North Dakota State.

This matchup serves as the season opener for both programs with each holding an 0-0 record. For New Mexico State the game kicks off a challenging early-season stretch that includes a Nov. 16 contest against in-state rival New Mexico.

Southern California faces a daunting non-conference schedule ahead featuring high-profile road games against national powers North Carolina State on Nov. 9 and a rematch with defending champion South Carolina on Nov. 15. The Women of Troy will also host UConn again on Dec. 13.

Tuesday’s contest will be the first test for both squads as they seek to establish momentum before entering the heart of their schedules. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. PST at Galen Center.