Southeastern opens its 2026–27 season at home against Texas-Dallas after reaching last year’s Great American Conference tournament final. The Savage Storm return 79% of their scoring, led by GAC Freshman of the Year Tori Kilburn and second-team all-conference pick Kenzli Warden, and were picked to finish second in the league.

By the Numbers
  • Southeastern went 18–13 overall and 13–9 in conference play last season.
  • The Storm finished the regular season 13–3 after a 3–9 start.
  • Kilburn averaged 19.9 points per game; Warden averaged 16.4.
  • Texas-Dallas went 13–14 overall and 10–10 in Lone Star Conference play.
Yes, But

Southeastern’s strong finish and tournament run point to momentum, but the team also adds six newcomers, including five freshmen. Texas-Dallas is entering its first season as a full Division II member, adding uncertainty to the matchup.

State of Play
  • Southeastern hosts Texas-Dallas at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at Bloomer Sullivan Arena in Durant, Oklahoma.
  • The Storm were picked second in the GAC; Harding topped the poll.
  • Texas-Dallas was picked eighth among 17 Lone Star Conference teams and returns leading scorer Umi Otsuka, who averaged 15.4 points per game.
Bottom Line

Southeastern begins the season with a proven scoring core and expectations to contend—but integrating its newcomers will be an early test.