College basketball season begins with multiple blowout victories

The 2026-27 college basketball season commenced with several dominant performances across various divisions. In women's basketball, UMBC secured a massive 92-29 win over Stevenson, led by the Williams sisters who all scored in double figures. Elon University opened its season with an 84-50 victory against UNC Pembroke, fueled by LaNae' Corbett's 25 points. Virginia also earned a decisive 87-45 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore, highlighted by Kymora Johnson's 21-point performance. Meanwhile, William & Mary defeated Chowan 89-48, driven by a double-double from Natalie Fox.

In men's basketball, George Mason opened its campaign with an 82-54 win over UMBC, utilizing a 16-0 second-half run to secure the victory. Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor led the Patriots with a career-high 17 points.