As the North American soccer season ends, we shift gears to hockey season and basketball season. What’s in store for you to watch this Thanksgiving weekend?
The last weekend of November brings one of the best slates of women’s sports so far this fall. From top-tier professional hockey matchups in the PWHL to a cluster of competitive women’s college basketball tournaments, fans will have more than enough to fill their long holiday weekend. Here is your full guide to what to watch from Friday, Nov. 28, through Sunday, Nov. 30.
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is going into Thanksgiving weekend with a major matchup.
Boston vs. Toronto, Saturday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. ET.
One of the league’s most anticipated rivalries returns as Boston and Toronto meet again. When these teams play against each other, they never disappoint in giving us an entertaining game to watch.
Thanksgiving weekend is the start of conference play for the University of Connecticut’s women’s basketball team, which has been undefeated in their six non-conference games. UConn will play Xavier University on Nov. 30.
There are also some college hockey games being played this weekend. On Friday, we have UConn going against Quinnipiac and Maine at Harvard at 3 p.m. ET. Both matchups offer an exciting look at early-season momentum, with UConn and Quinnipiac showcasing strong two-way play while Maine and Harvard bring contrasting styles that should make for an engaging afternoon.
On Saturday, there are many games going on. Providence is playing at Brown at 1 p.m. ET, while Penn State plays against Northeastern at 2 p.m. ET and Cornell are playing Vermont at 3 p.m. ET.
On Friday, the U.S. Women’s National Team plays in Orlando, Florida, against Italy at 7 p.m. ET.
This weekend gives us just a tiny glimpse of what the season of basketball, hockey and international soccer will give us these upcoming weeks.
Nov. 28
NCAA Hockey – UConn vs. Quinnipiac (3 p.m. ET)
NCAA Hockey – Maine vs. Harvard (3 p.m. ET.)
Soccer – USWNT vs. Italy (7 p.m. ET)
Nov. 29
PWHL – Boston vs. Toronto (2 p.m. ET)
NCAA Hockey – Providence vs. Brown (1 p.m. ET)
NCAA Hockey – Penn State vs. Northeastern (2 p.m. ET)
NCAA Hockey – Cornell vs. Vermont (3 p.m. ET)
Nov. 30
NCAA Basketball – UConn vs. Xavier (2:30 p.m. ET)