SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior women's basketball team unveiled its schedule for the 2023-24 season. After leading the program to the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) semifinals in her first season at the helm, Emily Carpenter aims to return the Yellowjackets into the playoff mix.
 
The Yellowjackets begin the campaign at the Midway Classic, hosted by the University of Chicago in Ratner Athletics Center. The opening game takes place Nov. 11 against Denison at 6 p.m. The following day, they will take on Pomona-Pitzer at 1 p.m.
 
UWS will hit the road again Nov. 17-18 to face Lawrence at 7 p.m. and Alverno at 2 p.m., respectively.
 
The 'Jackets will begin a six-game homestand Nov. 21, beginning with Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's (WIAC) UW-Stout at 5:30 p.m. Four days later, Luther comes to Superior for a 3 p.m. tipoff at Mertz Mortorelli Gym. Nov. 28 marks a meeting between the Yellowjackets and Lakeland, a team they haven't faced since 2004. Tipoff is slated for 5 p.m.
 
UMAC play begins Dec. 8 when UWS faces Crown at 5:30 p.m. After facing the Polars, the Yellowjackets have a quick turnaround facing Minnesota Morris Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. To round out the homestand, UW-Superior takes on UW-Eau Claire Dec. 13 at 5:30 p.m.
 
Bridge-rival St. Scholastica will play host to this year's meeting between the Yellowjackets, taking place Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. in Reif Gymnasium. Nearly two weeks later, the 'Jackets will once again host the Superior Shootout Holiday Classic Dec. 29-30, taking the court against Marian at 6 p.m. and St. Norbert at 3 p.m., respectively.
 
Entering 2024, the Yellowjackets resume UMAC play against Northland Jan. 6 at 3 p.m. The following weekend UWS will travel to the Twin Cities and face Northwestern and North Central. Tipoff against the Eagles is slated for Jan. 12 at 5:30 p.m. in Ericksen Center, while tipoff with the Rams is scheduled for 3 p.m. at Clark-Danielson Gymnasium.
 
Returning to the Mertz, the 'Jackets compete against Bethany Lutheran Jan. 19 at 5:30 p.m., before facing Martin Luther the next day with a 3 p.m. tip. UWS then travels to Ashland to face Northland Jan. 27 at 3 p.m. in Kendrigan Gymnasium.
 
The final two home games for UW-Superior play host to North Central and Northwestern Feb. 2-3. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m. against the Rams on Friday, while Saturday's game is slated for a 3 p.m. start against the Eagles.
 
The final four regular season games for the Yellowjackets are on the road, commencing with a meeting with Minnesota Morris Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. in James Gremmels Court. The next day, the 'Jackets compete against the Polars from Crown at 3 p.m. in the Wild Athletic Center.
 
Feb. 16-17 marks the series between Martin Luther and Bethany Lutheran, taking place at 5:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., respectively.
 
The Yellowjackets concluded the 2022-23 season with a 10-14 overall record and an 8-6 record in UMAC play. Entering the playoffs at the No. 3 seed, the 'Jackets fell to No. 2 North Central 52-50.