COLUMBUS, Ohio – Led by a new coach at the reins, the UIndy women's basketball program opens its season on the road Monday night with an in-region clash at Ohio Dominican at 5:30 p.m. Head Coach Ross James was tabbed the new leader of the program back in April and has the Greyhounds primed for an exciting 2026-27 season.

Coach James welcomes 11 new faces among the team's 16-person roster, with only Taylor Van Meter (14 starts, 3.6 ppg) and Sanaa Thomas (21 games played) seeing any meaningful playing time on last year's squad. A number of transfers with could play major roles this year, including Andjela Colic (Utah Tech), Masa Buzic (Jacksonville State) and Shadia Lara Santacruz (Eastern Florida State).

After Monday's contest, the Hounds' home opener comes Friday, Nov. 13 when they host Lake Superior State at 5 p.m. Two more in-region home opponents follow, including Kentucky Wesleyan (Nov. 15) and Ursuline (Nov. 21). Conference play kicks off on Dec. 2 at Illinois Springfield, starting a string of GLVC contests leading to the conference tournament in early March.