MOUNT VERNON, Ga. - The Lady Barons hosted the Loyola Wolf Pack in conference play on January 27, 2025. The game featured multiple lead changes in the thrilling back-and-forth epic that went down to the wire. The Lady Barons, led by the outstanding play from Destanee Wright, stunned the Wolf Pack with a score of 61-59. The win brings the Lady Barons back to .500 on the season and 6-3 in conference play.

The Lady Barons found themselves in an uphill battle going into the half with a score of Brewton-Parker 27 and Loyola 40. However, the Lady Barons staged a remarkable comeback in the second half. Key moments that turned the tide included a critical jump shot from Chastity Degale that tied the game with just three minutes left on the clock, followed by a clutch layup by Destanee Wright as the buzzer sounded to end the game without overtime.

Destanee Wright was the team leader, scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds, and three steals. Lauren Pean also contributed significantly with 11 points. Other notable performances included Angel Mcrae's lock-down defensive play, grabbing 11 rebounds along with her four points and contributing three steals.

Coach Steve Edwards proudly reflected on the victory, stating, "I'm so proud of our fight. We challenged our team in a major way after our game on Saturday. They responded well and I couldn't be prouder of our group. We needed to get a big win, and we were able to get it done." This sentiment underscores the resilience and teamwork displayed by the Lady Barons during this critical conference game.

Looking ahead, Brewton-Parker will face Faulkner University on February 1, 2025, in Montgomery, Ala. This upcoming game presents another opportunity for the Lady Barons to continue their momentum and climb higher in the conference standings as they continue their march to the postseason.