MOUNT VERNON, Ga. - In a challenging non-conference matchup, the Brewton-Parker Christian University Lady Barons faced off against the Freed-Hardeman (TN) Lions on November 14, 2025, at the Eagles' Nest in Marietta, Ga.. Despite determined efforts from Brewton-Parker, the Lions dominated the game, leading to a 68-44 victory for Freed-Hardeman in the neutral site showdown.

The Lady Barons started the first quarter with a layup by Chasity Degale. They struggled to maintain momentum as Freed-Hardeman quickly took control, leaving the Lions ahead 22-7 at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter saw Brewton-Parker battling to narrow the gap, missing key shots while the Lions reinforced their lead, ending the first half at 36-13.

The third quarter saw Ja'Ka'Yah Draughn adding crucial points for the Lady Barons. Still, Freed-Hardeman's solid performance, particularly from Brooklyn Crouch, kept them well ahead with a score of 54-31 by the end of the quarter. Despite a final push from Brewton-Parker in the last quarter, Freed-Hardeman maintained its substantial lead till the end, rounding off the game with a final score of 68-44.

Head Coach Steve Edwards shared his thoughts following the game. "We played a really good team tonight. Our unforced turnovers put us in some really bad spots. We are working hard to clean up those mistakes.

"We are a much better team than our current record. We have played a really difficult schedule. Our group is learning some tough, valuable lessons. I don't enjoy losing, but I am enjoying grinding with this group. We just need a little more time to get connected.

"We are right back at it tomorrow against a sweet 16 team from last year. We will be prepared, and we will compete."

Top contributors for Brewton-Parker included Ja'Ka'Yah Draughn with 20 points and Chasity Degale with 12 points. Andranique Stewart led defensively with nine rebounds. The Lady Barons will aim to shake off this defeat as they prepare to face Xavier University (La.) in their next game, scheduled for November 15, 2025, also at the Eagles' Nest. Despite a tough start to the season with a current record of 0-5, the team shows resilience as they continue to compete and move forward with the season.