Women's college basketball teams secure season opening victories

women's basketball NCAA Division II Texas Woman's University UT Tyler college sports

Several women's college basketball teams secured wins to open their 2026-27 seasons.

Texas Woman's University, ranked sixth nationally in the NCAA Division II preseason poll, defeated MSU Denver 66-57. Julie Kasonga led the Pioneers with a double-double, recording 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Jaylee Moss contributed 16 points in her season debut.

In another matchup, UT Tyler defeated Montana State Billings 66-58. The Patriots established a 19-point halftime lead and maintained their advantage despite a second-half rally from the Yellowjackets.

Entities

Julie Kasonga · MSU Denver · Montana State Billings · Texas Woman's University · UT Tyler

Sources

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