ROLLA, Mo. — Missouri S&T women's basketball opens its 2026-27 season this weekend, hosting the S&T Crossover at Gibson Arena.

S&T will welcome Thomas More on Friday, Nov. 13, before facing Chadron State on Saturday, Nov. 14, with both contests scheduled for 2:30 p.m.

The Miners enter the season looking to build on a 12-14 campaign in 2025-26. Head coach Kira Carter begins her seventh season at the helm of the program, bringing a 65-95 career record at Missouri S&T. Carter has guided the Miners to two 15-win seasons during her tenure, including the 2022-23 and 2024-25 campaigns.

Missouri S&T returns several key contributors from last season, including senior Norah Gum (Waterloo, IL/Waterloo), who led the Miners in scoring with 12.8 points per game. Gum reached double figures in 20 contests and shot 83 percent from the free-throw line.

The Miners were picked 10th in the Great Lakes Valley Conference preseason coaches poll, receiving one first-place vote.

S&T opens the weekend Friday against Thomas More, which finished the 2025-26 season with a 22-7 record. The Saints return several of their top contributors, led by Izzy Rotert, who averaged 9.8 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, and Rylee Leonard, who added 9.6 points per contest. Thomas More averaged 68 points per game last season while holding opponents to 58.6 points per contest.

The Miners will close out the weekend Saturday against Chadron State. The Eagles finished 1-24 last season and enter their second year under head coach Jalen Little. Audrey Quintana is among the team's top returning players after averaging 9.8 points per game last season. Saturday's contest will mark the first meeting between Missouri S&T and Chadron State.

The S&T Crossover also features matchups between Lincoln and Chadron State on Friday and Lincoln and Thomas More on Saturday, with both games scheduled for noon at Gibson Arena.

What's Next
Following the tournament, the Miners will remain at home for their next two contests, hosting Christian Brothers on Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. before welcoming Missouri Southern on Nov. 24 at 3 p.m.
 
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