Women's college basketball teams secure season-opening victories

Several women's basketball teams secured wins to open their 2026-27 seasons. In Lamoni, Iowa, the Ottawa University Braves defeated Graceland University 81-70. Miranda Patterson led Ottawa with 20 points, supported by double-digit scoring from Dominique Schutte, McKinley Kruger, and Clare Williams.

In Ontario, Canada, the Windsor Lancers opened their OUA regular season with an 87-65 road victory against the Guelph Gryphons. Mackenzie Fineman paced the Lancers with 20 points, while Leah Tate contributed 18 points and Jodie-Rachel Pierre recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.