Brewton-Parker Lady Barons Drop 2 Games

Courtesy of BPC

The Brewton-Parker College Lady Barons basketball team dropped two games last weed as they took on #16 ranked Bethel, and the Lady Lions of Freed-Hardeman. vs. Bethel

The Lady Barons continue their quest to return to the national tournament again this year, but they have a difficult road ahead. Knowing their end goals, the Lady Barons looked for opportunities to play the best. They had that chance, taking on the 16th-best team in the NAIA in Bethel (TN). Despite a strong effort, they were unable to steal a win, falling just short in a 58-69 loss.

Brewton-Parker found itself trailing at halftime with a score of 28-38. In the second half, standout performances from Sydney Beasley, who scored a team-leading 24 points, including a crucial 3-pointer late in the game, and Andranique Stewart, who contributed 15 points with several key layups, fueled the Lady Barons' comeback attempt. Chasity Degale continued her season with another consistent performance, scoring 11 for the Lady Barons. Despite being a freshman, Degale continues to be a key contributor for the Lady Barons.

Head Coach Steve Edwards noted the team's robust defensive effort and the valuable experience gained from playing against a top-tier team. 'Today was one of our best defensive performances. We had numerous opportunities to tie or take the lead. Bethel is a top 16 team nationally, and they are well-coached,' Edwards said. He highlighted the importance of executing under pressure, 'Our preparation was good, and we executed well the majority of the game. It's important to make plays late, and Bethel made a few more plays today.' vs. Freed-Hardeman In a disappointing non-conference loss, the Lady Barons fell to the Freed-Hardeman Lions 43-65 on December 14, 2024. The Lady Barons had looked to bounce back after a tough loss to Bethel on December 13 but failed to finish at the rim. The Lady Barons have struggled to finish at the rim this season.

The Lady Barons struggled to keep pace, trailing behind from the first half with a halftime score of 14-29. Despite their efforts, they couldn't catch up, eventually falling with a final score of 43-65. The Lions extended their largest lead to 23 points during the third quarter.

Jakayla Peeples stood out for the Lady Barons with 22 points, followed by Tori Dorsey, who added 8 points. Despite the loss, the Lady Barons saw Angel McRae hit a career milestone for her 1000 rebound

at Brewton-Parker. Head Coach Steve Edwards expressed concern over the team's performance. 'We didn't play well today. Offensively, we couldn't buy a basket. Our issue right now is finishing around the basket and shooting,' Coach Edwards commented. He indicated that the team tested different lineups, ' We went deep into the bench today to try and find some answers. I think we are going to look a little more to our youth.' Despite the current struggles, he remains optimistic about overcoming the tough phase, 'We are in a tough grind right now, but we will work through it.'

Looking ahead, the Lady Barons look to regroup and re-find their rhythm. They faced ABAC on Tuesday of this week after presstime. BPC has a record of 5-7, and they are 1-1 in conference play.