ELKINS, W.Va. – The Davis & Elkins College women's basketball team opened its 2026-27 season Sunday evening, falling 89-67 to Lake Erie College at the Osborne Center in Painesville, Ohio.

The Senators faced an early deficit as Lake Erie took a 26-11 lead after the first quarter. The Storm extended their advantage to 53-29 heading into halftime.

D&E continued to battle in the second half, putting together its strongest offensive quarter in the fourth, scoring 25 points. The Senators shot 44.9% from the field and converted 21 of 26 attempts at the free-throw line.

Seairra Hughes led the Senators with 13 points and 10 rebounds, recording a double-double in the season opener. Kaitlyn Parker and Addison Boram each added 11 points, while Niana Hill contributed 10 points and nine rebounds.

Kalese Salter finished with nine points, while Jalia Garner added seven points. Tanisha Seymour chipped in six points off the bench.

D&E finished with 39 rebounds and 21 steals, while its bench contributed 23 points.