ACC Women's Basketball Openers Go 8-1
Eight ACC teams won their season openers Thursday night while Boston College fell on the road at Harvard.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Basketball
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ACC women's basketball teams went 8-1 in season openers Thursday night. Florida State defeated North Florida 74-63 after trailing at halftime, and Boston College lost 81-51 at Harvard, falling to 0-2.
Why it matters
The strong opening slate sets an early tone for the conference season. Boston College's 1-of-17 three-point shooting and 19 turnovers highlight areas the Eagles must address.
ACC openers finished 8-1 Thursday night, with Harvard's 81-51 win over Boston College the lone conference loss. Boston College shot 31% from the field and 1 of 17 from three-point range while committing 19 turnovers.
The players
Florida State University
A public research university in Tallahassee, Florida, and a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Harvard University
A private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 1636.
Boston College
A private Jesuit research university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
The details
Florida State trailed North Florida 43-27 at the break before winning 74-63, with Morgan Stewart scoring a career-high 21 points off the bench. SMU beat Hampton 66-54 behind Grace Ezebilo's 18 points and 19 rebounds, while Virginia topped Davidson 72-57 with Kymora Johnson scoring 25 points. Clemson, Wake Forest, Georgia Tech, Miami and California also won their openers.
Timeline
Thursday, November 5, 2026: ACC teams play season openers.
Sunday: Florida State hosts Florida A&M.
Season Trajectory
The 8-1 start by Atlantic Coast Conference women's basketball teams sets an early benchmark for the league's depth this season. Boston College's 0-2 start leaves the Eagles needing quick improvement to remain competitive in conference play.
Florida State's home game Sunday against Florida A&M gives fans a chance to see the Seminoles build on their opening win. Fantasy managers tracking Grace Ezebilo or Morgan Stewart can monitor their minutes and scoring trends from these first games.
The takeaway
Early-season results often reveal which teams have depth and which need adjustments, and this opening week offers a clear snapshot for ACC women's basketball. Readers following the conference should watch how Boston College responds after its 0-2 start.
What happens next
Florida State hosts Florida A&M on Sunday.
Further reading
Explore more Basketball coverage for context on college women's hoops this season.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Accsports.
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