CINCINNATI (Interstat) — Lehigh opened its season with an 88-85 upset victory over Cincinnati in a women’s NCAA Division I game Tuesday night at Fifth Third Arena. The Mountain Hawks built a strong first-half lead and held off a late rally from the Bearcats, who were projected as heavy favorites to win.

Jessie Ozzauto led Lehigh with 25 points and seven rebounds, while Whitney Lind added 26 points. Mya Perry scored a game-high 31 points for Cincinnati in the losing effort. Lehigh begins the season 1-0, while Cincinnati starts 0-1.