Women's Champions Classic: Iowa St vs Michigan, Maryland vs UConn

The Women's Champions Classic is a high‑profile NCAA women's college basketball doubleheader staged at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, featuring Iowa State vs. Michigan and Maryland vs. UConn. The neutral-site showcase brings together nationally prominent programs for early-season nonconference competition in a major professional arena, drawing significant fan and media attention. It is notable for pairing marquee teams on a single bill to highlight top-level women's college basketball.