Montana State-Northern opened its 2026-27 season with a 78-73 overtime win over Southern Oregon in Spokane. Ciera Agasiva led the Skylights with 28 points, while Allison Kunze posted a double-double. Northern rallied to force overtime, then sealed the game with a 19-point extra period.

By the Numbers
  • Agasiva scored 28 points and went 12-for-12 at the free-throw line.
  • Kunze had 16 points and 10 rebounds.
  • Northern outrebounded Southern Oregon 46-31.
  • The Skylights shot 45.5% from the field and 85.2% from the free-throw line.
Yes, But

Northern built a four-point halftime lead, but Southern Oregon surged ahead in the third quarter. The Skylights had to rally in the fourth to force overtime before pulling away.

State of Play
  • Northern starts the season 1-0 and continues its early-season schedule in Spokane.
  • Southern Oregon’s Keeley Wright led her team with 20 points.
Bottom Line

Northern’s rebounding edge and reliable free-throw shooting proved decisive in a season opener that required a late comeback and an overtime finish.