MOUNT VERNON, Ga. - In a heart-pounding regular-season NAIA basketball clash at The Furnace, Brewton-Parker Christian University's Lady Barons faced a tough challenge against #18 University of the Cumberlands (Ky.) Patriots on December 15, 2025. The intense matchup saw the Lady Barons put up a great fight but ultimately fall to the Patriots, 73-87.

The first quarter kicked off with Cumberlands seizing an early lead. However, Brewton-Parker managed to end the quarter with a last-second three to take the lead by one at 20-19, thanks to Jasmine Leynard. The second quarter saw both teams trade the lead, with the half ending in a 39-39 deadlock.

The third quarter saw the Patriots gaining momentum with key contributions from Amy Thompson and Joy Kendrick, pulling ahead to a 12-point lead by the end of the quarter, 63-51. Brewton-Parker struggled to keep up with Cumberlands' pace, despite noteworthy efforts from its leading scorers and defenders, including Andrian Stewart, who pulled down 15 rebounds and stole the ball four times.

In the final quarter, the Patriots locked down on defense and extended their lead, finishing the game 87-73. Brewton-Parker's top performers included Ja'Ka'Yah Draughn and Jasmine Leynard, who scored 18 and 16 points, respectively.

Head Coach Steve Edwards reflected on the team's performance with pride despite the loss. "We love playing elite competition, and today was an example of that. We outplayed #18 Cumberlands (Ky.) for three quarters. Cumberlands  is the best group we've played this season, and I thought we competed well all night. We are getting better, and we believe these tough non-conference games will help prepare us for conference play after the break. We play another top 25 team tomorrow, and we look forward to the challenge."

Looking ahead, the Lady Barons aim to regroup as they face Southeastern University at The Furnace on December 16, 2025, continuing their quest for improvement and success in the challenging upcoming competition.