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Brewton-Parker Christian University

Brewton-Parker Christian University Athletics
Women's Basketball #24 Wiggins
53
Middle Georgia State MGA 4-6, 2-4
72
Winner Brewton-Parker BPC 11-5, 4-4
Middle Georgia State MGA
4-6, 2-4
53
Final
72
Brewton-Parker BPC
11-5, 4-4
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Middle Georgia State MGA 10 18 13 12 53
Brewton-Parker BPC 14 19 19 20 72

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Clayton Barefield - Sports Information Director

Lady Barons Drop Middle Georgia 72-53 on Thursday Night

MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – Brewton-Parker Women's Basketball returned home to Gillis Gymnasium on Thursday night with an SSAC contest against Middle Georgia.

The Lady Barons (11-5, 4-4 SSAC) dropped the Knights (4-6, 2-4 SSAC) in a 72-53 victory, earning the first pair of back-to-back conference wins this season.

"We played well defensively tonight," Head Coach Steve Edwards said. "Middle Georgia always plays us tough because of the rivalry between the two schools. We have a ton of respect for their coaches and players."

"We are defending well," Edwards mentioned. "We have to be better offensively, and I believe we will."

How It Happened | 1st Q

  • The game opened with a tight first quarter as BPC could only lead by as much as four points, yet the Lady Barons remained in control of the scoreline for most of the opening 10 minutes.
  • Brewton-Parker closed out the quarter with a 14-10 lead with Micah Bess leading the scoring efforts with four points followed by five others with a bucket each.

How It Happened | 2nd Q

  • BPC began to pull away to a nine-point advantage in the opening moments of the second quarter with a jumper from Tajahnae Wiggins and a trey from Bess.
  • The Lady Barons then went on an 8-4 run topped by an and-one play from Madison Evans to extend the lead to 13 points with 5:44 remaining on the clock.
  • Middle Georgia surged late in the quarter with a 14-6 run to close out the half behind just five points in a 33-28 game.

How It Happened | 3rd Q

  • After an opening bucket from Bess, the Knights battled back to a one-possession ballgame by answering with a 6-2 with just 6:27 left on the clock.
  • Brewton-Parker wrapped up the quarter by outscoring Middle Georgia 15-6 in the final five minutes of play, advancing to a 52-41 lead.
  • Evans netted five points and snagged four rebounds to help lead the Lady Barons with Sy-Marieona Williams producing five points as well.

How It Happened | 4th Q

  • Brewton-Parker opened with an 8-2 run, highlight by two-straight threes from Williams.
  • The Lady Barons surged in the quarter, outscoring the Knights 20-12 with Williams leading the charge with 10 while shooting 3-of-6 from the field.

Inside The Statistics

  • BPC shot for 40% (24-of-60) from the floor, 26.1% (6-of-23) from three, and 62.1% (18-of-29) from the foul line.
  • Four Lady Barons produced double-digit scoring performances with Williams leading with 18 points.
  • Evans picked up a double-double performance with 12 points and 11 rebounds followed by Bess with 11 points as well as Wiggins with 10 points.
  • The Lady Barons held a 44-34 advantage in rebounds while also leading 7-6 in steals.

Other Notables

  • Both teams gave up 15 turnovers apiece.
  • Brewton-Parker recorded their fourth game this season holding their opponents to 55 points or less.
  • The Lady Barons have been undefeated in the last three meetings against the Knights.

Next Up

  • Brewton-Parker returns to the court on Saturday with a non-conference matchup against Point (Ga.) at Noon ET in Gillis Gymnasium.
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