The 2025-26 season got off on the right foot for the Panthers as the women's basketball team posted a 69-64 win over conference-rival Genesee Community College. It marks the second straight season that TC3 opened the season with a win over Genesee.

After an even first quarter, the Panthers jumped ahead with a big second quarter. Led by 11 points from freshman Kyla Mustapha, TC3 outscored the Cougars 21-14 in the quarter to lead 41-34 at the half. The Panthers never gave up the lead the rest of the way, giving new head coach Willie Fann his first win and handing Genesee its second loss of the season. 

Several Panthers had big games. Melody Fann led the team in scoring with 22 points. Mustapha had a double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds and Michaela Jean-Philippe had 15 points. Seriyah Williams just missed a double-double with 9 points and 9 rebounds.

Looking ahead

The Panthers square off against #5-ranked Onondaga Community College on the road on Wednesday.