What conference does California Polytechnic State Women's Basketball compete in?

California Polytechnic State Mustangs Women's Basketball competes in the Big West Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.

Where does California Polytechnic State play women's basketball home games?

California Polytechnic State Women's Basketball plays home games at Mott Athletics Center in San Luis Obispo, CA.

When was California Polytechnic State Women's Basketball program established?

The establishment date for California Polytechnic State Women's Basketball is not currently available.

CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE MUSTANGS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Big West ConferenceD1-FCSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Cal Poly's women's basketball program continues rebuilding in San Luis Obispo under second-year head coach Shanele Stires, who took over a team that finished the 2024-25 season with a 3-22 overall record and a 1-7 mark in Big West Conference play. Despite scoring just 56.1 points per game while allowing 72.4 to opponents, the Mustangs showed their greatest resilience at home, posting a 3-8 record at Mott Athletics Center compared to 0-14 in away games. The 16-player roster is navigating the transition period of Stires' rebuilding effort, searching for consistent offensive production that will elevate Cal Poly's standing within the Big West.

Founded in 1901 and situated on California's Central Coast, California Polytechnic State's athletic program carries a unique identity tied to hands-on, practical learning. Stires has her work cut out competing against established Big West programs, with the Mustangs needing significant improvement in road performance—having lost all 14 non-conference and conference games away from San Luis Obispo. As the program develops, establishing competitive depth and closing the 16.3-point per game scoring gap will be critical markers of progress for Cal Poly's women's basketball ambitions heading forward.

KEY FACTS

School	California Polytechnic State University
Sport	Women's Basketball
Conference	Big West Conference
Division	D1-FCS
Location	San Luis Obispo, California
Venue	Mott Athletics Center
Head Coach	Shanele Stires

ROSTER (2025-26)

#	Name	Pos	Ht	Wt	Class
14	Gillian Bears	F	6' 3"	-	Sophomore
7	Jordan Billing	G	5' 10"	-	Junior
24	Madison Butcher	G	5' 10"	-	Junior
55	Vivian Franklin	G	5' 7"	-	Freshman
1	Arissa Garcia	G	5' 6"	-	Junior
22	Alana Goosby	G	5' 7"	-	Sophomore
11	Avery Knapp	F	6' 1"	-	Sophomore
0	Vanessa McManus	G	5' 7"	-	Sophomore
23	Ana Moleon Hidalgo	G	5' 11"	-	Sophomore
8	Katie Peiffer	G	5' 10"	-	Freshman
9	Nora Perez	F	5' 9"	-	Sophomore
5	Gabby Robinson	G	5' 10"	-	Sophomore
25	Maya Sharvit	F	6' 0"	-	Freshman
3	Ella Skrzyniarz	G	5' 8"	-	Freshman
32	Charish Thompson	F	6' 0"	-	Freshman
21	Dulci Vail	F	6' 0"	-	Freshman

SEASON RECORD

4-26

Overall

3-11

Home

1-15

Away

2-9

Conference

56.9 PPG / 72.4 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

Date	Opponent	H/A	Result	Venue
Nov 4	UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs	Home	W 87-27	Mott Athletics Center
Nov 9	Stanford Cardinal	Away	L 55-90	Maples Pavilion
Nov 15	Seattle U Redhawks	Away	L 73-75	Redhawk Center
Nov 18	Eastern Washington Eagles	Away	L 67-78	Reese Court
Nov 22	Southern Utah Thunderbirds	Home	L 80-85	Mott Athletics Center
Nov 25	Chapman Panthers	Home	W 59-31	Mott Athletics Center
Dec 5	Cal State Fullerton Titans	Home	L 64-96	Mott Athletics Center
Dec 7	UC Riverside Highlanders	Away	L 46-63	SRC Arena
Dec 13	Idaho State Bengals	Home	L 49-62	Mott Athletics Center
Dec 17	UCLA Bruins	Away	L 28-115	Pauley Pavilion
Dec 19	USC Trojans	Away	L 39-86	Galen Center
Dec 28	California Golden Bears	Away	L 50-91	Haas Pavilion
Jan 1	UC San Diego Tritons	Away	L 54-75	LionTree Arena
Jan 3	Long Beach State Beach	Home	W 63-49	Mott Athletics Center
Jan 9	Cal State Northridge Matadors	Home	L 68-77	Mott Athletics Center
Jan 10	UC Davis Aggies	Away	L 61-87	University Credit Union Center
Jan 16	Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine	Away	L 46-86	Stan Sheriff Center
Jan 23	UC Santa Barbara Gauchos	Home	L 51-61	Mott Athletics Center
Jan 24	Cal State Fullerton Titans	Away	L 41-73	Titan Gym
Jan 30	Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners	Home	L 58-62	Mott Athletics Center
Jan 31	UC Riverside Highlanders	Home	L 66-70	Mott Athletics Center
Feb 6	Cal State Northridge Matadors	Away	L 50-65	Premier America Credit Union Arena
Feb 7	UC Davis Aggies	Home	L 55-59	Mott Athletics Center
Feb 13	UC Irvine Anteaters	Away	L 39-84	Bren Events Center
Feb 14	UC Santa Barbara Gauchos	Away	L 54-63	The Thunderdome
Feb 20	Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine	Home	L 54-71	Mott Athletics Center
Feb 27	Long Beach State Beach	Away	L 57-67	Walter Pyramid
Feb 28	UC San Diego Tritons	Home	L 61-85	Mott Athletics Center
Mar 6	UC Irvine Anteaters	Home	L 65-85	Mott Athletics Center
Mar 7	Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners	Away	W 66-54	Icardo Center

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does California Polytechnic State Women's Basketball compete in?: California Polytechnic State Mustangs Women's Basketball competes in the Big West Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does California Polytechnic State play women's basketball home games?: California Polytechnic State Women's Basketball plays home games at Mott Athletics Center in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Who is the head coach of California Polytechnic State Women's Basketball?: The head coach of California Polytechnic State Mustangs Women's Basketball is Shanele Stires.
When was California Polytechnic State Women's Basketball program established?: The establishment date for California Polytechnic State Women's Basketball is not currently available.