The 2026–27 Cornell Big Red women's basketball team will represent Cornell University during the 2026–27 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Big Red, led by third-year head coach Emily Garner, will play their home games at Newman Arena in Ithaca, New York, and compete as a member of the Ivy League.
Previous season
The Big Red finished the 2025–26 season 9–18 overall and 4–10 in Ivy League play, finishing sixth in the conference. They failed to qualify for the Ivy League tournament.
Offseason Departures Cornell departures Azareya Kilgoe 0 Guard 5'4" Junior Seaford, DE TBD; removed from roster in late 2025 Vivienne Knee 3 Guard/Forward 5'9" Senior New York, NY Graduated Emily Pape 32 Forward 6'1" Senior Park Ridge, IL Graduated, transferred to Newcastle (England)
Incoming transfers There were no incoming transfers for the 2026–27 season.
Recruiting class There was no 2026 recruiting class.
Roster
Schedule and results
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