The University of Alabama in Huntsville women's basketball team opened its 2026-27 campaign in dominant fashion Monday afternoon, rolling to a 108-37 victory over LaGrange at SportsMED Arena in Spragins Hall.
The Chargers (1-0) were led by Mia Hollingsworth, who poured in a game-high 30 points while connecting on eight of her 11 attempts from beyond the arc. Hollingsworth also added six rebounds and four assists in the season-opening victory.
UAH established control early, outscoring LaGrange (0-1) 25-5 in the opening quarter before carrying a 49-16 advantage into halftime. The Chargers continued their offensive surge with 33 points in the third quarter and added 26 in the fourth to secure the 71-point victory.
Five Chargers finished in double figures, with Grace Lynch contributing 12 points, Kylie Waytashek adding 11, and Clare Conzelmann and Emily Mouser chipping in 10 apiece.
UAH's offensive efficiency highlighted the afternoon, as the Chargers shot 54.4 percent from the field and an impressive 51.2 percent from three-point range, knocking down 22 triples. The Chargers also dished out 28 assists, collected 35 rebounds and received 55 points from their bench.
Defensively, UAH forced 19 turnovers and converted those opportunities into 33 points while limiting LaGrange to 31.4 percent shooting from the field.
Up Next
UAH will hit the road for its first away contest of the season Friday, Nov. 13, traveling to Tampa, Florida, to face the Tampa Spartans. Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. CT.
