College Women’s Basketball Season Opens

Air Force opened its 2026-27 women’s basketball season with a 66-45 win over Denver, powered by a 45-34 rebounding edge and strong performances from McNabb and DeVaughn, and is set to host Saint Mary’s, which lost its opener to Stanford. Brown fell to Army West Point 81-56 in its home opener; first-year Smith scored 13 points and sophomore Ross added a career-high 11, while the Bears’ preview highlighted a roster blending returning players and six newcomers after last season’s Ivy Madness appearance. Youngstown State began its season with a 99-26 win over Hiram, making 14 three-pointers, and is scheduled to host Buffalo. Southwest Mississippi started its season against Angelina College but trailed 43-25 at halftime after a slow first quarter.





