at Xavier 62, Purdue Fort Wayne 61
Box Score
Mariyah Noel led Xavier with 22 points and 10 rebounds for her first career double-double. Mackenzie Givens chipped in 11 points. The game saw six ties and four lead changes. Xavier starts the year 2-0 for the first time since the 2022-23 season.
rv Columbia 74 at Butler 69 (ot)
Box Score
Three Butler players hit double-digits in points – Nevaeh Jackson (14), Lily Zeinstra (13) and Kennedy Langham (13). Jackson went 5-for-8 from the field and added a team-leading seven boards.