The 2026-27 women's college basketball season opened with dramatic storylines, including South Carolina's 2-0 start over ranked opponents and Michigan's historic upset of UConn.
Michigan defeated No. 2 UConn 77-66 at Crisler Center, ending the Huskies' 39-game regular-season win streak and propelling the Wolverines to No. 2 in the AP poll. Te'Yala Delfosse led with 22 points.
Two players scored on their own baskets in separate games: Northwestern State's Karma Wynn and New Mexico State's Emma Christiano. Christiano's own goal nearly cost her team, but New Mexico State rallied to win 64-63.
USC star JuJu Watkins returned after 588 days following an ACL tear, posting 21 points in her debut and 32 points with 16 rebounds in her second game. The Trojans face No. 1 South Carolina on November 15.
The Foundry Classic was canceled after Duke and North Texas withdrew, forcing Duke to schedule a last-minute win at Florida Atlantic.
Maryland's Addi Mack scored 35 points, including 31 in the second half, in a 101-93 loss to South Carolina, lifting the Terrapins to No. 19.
Kentucky freshman Ajša Sivka, a 2025 WNBA draftee of the Chicago Sky, debuted with 32 points on 11-of-17 shooting, including 8-of-12 from three-point range, in a win over NC State.
