LC State Women's Basketball to Open Season on October 24
The Warriors begin their 2026-27 campaign this week at the Northwest Crossover Classic in Spokane.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Basketball
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LC State Women's Basketball kicks off the 2026-27 season on October 24 at the Northwest Crossover Classic. Head coach Caelyn Orlandi leads a squad that features five new freshmen.
Why it matters
The program has scheduled high-quality non-conference opponents at the P1FCU Activity Center to test the team early in the season. These games serve as critical preparation for the start of Cascade Conference play in December.
Darian Herring enters the season with a 2.4 blocks and 9.0 rebounds per game average, while Kendall Wallace returns after hitting 73 three-pointers last year at a .408 clip. The team is currently ranked 4th in the CCC preseason coaches poll.
The players
Caelyn Orlandi
She serves as the head coach for the LC State women's basketball team.
Darian Herring
She is a key returner for the Warriors who averaged 11.5 points per game last season.
Kendall Wallace
She is an experienced perimeter shooter who converted 73 shots from behind the arc last year.
Tatum Brager
She is a player who demonstrated scoring potential by recording 23 points in a single game last season.
The details
The roster sees significant turnover following the graduation of seniors Sitara Byrd, Payton Hymas, Lindsey Wilson, Camden Barger, and Ella Nelson. Darian Herring, who shot .468 from the field last year, is on pace to set the program's career blocks record this season.
Timeline
October 24-25, 2026: Northwest Crossover Classic season opening games
October 31-November 1, 2026: LC State Classic tournament
November 13-14, 2026: Guardian Heating, Plumbing and A/C Classic
December 4-5, 2026: Start of Cascade Conference play
January 2027: Home games against Bushnell and Corban
Season Trajectory
The Warriors' early season scheduling follows a pattern of prioritizing high-quality non-conference competition to build momentum for Cascade Conference play. Success in these initial tournaments will determine if the team can exceed their 4th place preseason ranking.
Fans can monitor the development of the five incoming freshmen and track Darian Herring's progress toward the career blocks record. Tickets for the games at the P1FCU Activity Center are available for those looking to attend home contests.
The takeaway
The team faces a transition period after graduating five seniors, placing a spotlight on the performance of returning veterans and the five new freshmen. Implementing a challenging non-conference schedule early will reveal the depth and cohesion of this revamped roster.
What happens next
The team will compete at the Northwest Crossover Classic starting October 24, followed by the LC State Classic from October 31 to November 1.
Further reading
For more information on the team's upcoming schedule, visit the Basketball page.
More information
To purchase tickets for the upcoming season, visit the LC State basketball ticket portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dailyfly News.
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