Lady Barons Split Conference Games
Courtesy of BPC
Last week the Brewton- Parker College Lady Barons basketball team traveled to Thomas University to face off with the Lady Night Hawks and then hosted the Mobile Lady Rams. Both games were conference games with the Lady Barons splitting them. vs. Thomas
The Lady Barons traveled to Thomas University to take on the Night Hawks in conference play on January 7, 2025. The Lady Barons went on the road and cruised to a dominant victory over the Night Hawks, taking the game 71-40. The Lady Barons, led by an outstanding performance from Destanee Wright, scoring 20 points, elevated them to their fourth conference win, bringing the Lady Barons to 4-1 in conference play and currently second place.
Brewton-Parker established a commanding lead from the onset, ending the first half with a 41-14 advantage. Wright topped the scoring charts and dominated defensively, snagging seven steals during the game. The team's defensive play helped the Lady Barons on offense, leading by as much as 33 points during the third quarter. Jasmine Leynard, Chasity Degale, Tori Dorsey, and Jakayla Peeples, reached double figures in scoring, showcasing the incredible depth of scoring the Lady Barons have and just how dangerous they can be when firing on all cylinders.
Other key contributors included Angel Mcrae and Andranique Stewart, who were relentless on the glass with 7 and 9 rebounds, respectively, adding pivotal support that kept the Lady Barons in the driver's seat. Brewton-Parker's bench also played a crucial role, providing much-needed depth and energy that propelled the team to victory.
Coach Steve Edwards praised the team's preparation and energy: 'Road games are always a challenge in our league. Our group was well-prepared, and I loved their energy tonight. We are close to being full strength, which helps our depth. We had five people reach double figures tonight. Our group will rest and prepare for a big one Saturday at home against Mobile. The Last time we played each other was in the semifinal game of the post-season tournament. Mobile beat us in a nailbiter to move on to the championship game. Both teams went on to play in the national tournament. They are wellcoached, and we have a ton of respect for them. We look forward to the challenge.' The Lady Barons are eager to stay connected the second half of the season and continue to grow as a team, reaching their full potential.
The Lady Barons continue their quest to return to the national tournament and make a deep run this season. That all starts with continuing to improve and win in conference. The Lady Barons have 11 straight conference matchups to prepare for the postseason. vs. Mobile
The Lady Barons hosted the Mobile Rams in conference play. Despite multiple lead changes, the Lady Barons were unable to stop the Mobile Rams' offense and ultimately fell short with a final score of 7383.
The Lady Barons started the game trading chances with the Rams, keeping the game close for most of the first half. The Lady Barons went into the second quarter down just two points after a last-second shot from Braylee McMath gave the Rams the lead at 22-20. The Lady Barons tried to rally in the second quarter but could not stop Mobile's offense; going into the break down 35-47, the Rams could carry their lead for the remainder of the game. The Lady Barons cut the lead to two in the fourth quarter but never managed to regain the lead before the Rams went on to push the lead to ten with late fouls and free throws.
The Lady Barons were led by Angel Mcrae, who scored 16 points, and Jakayla Peeples and Destanee Wright, each contributing 15 points. However, Mobile's Braylee McMath dominated the stat sheet, scoring an impressive 47 points, helping carry the Rams to victory. Coach Steve Edwards reflected on the team's challenges, stating, 'Mobile came in today and beat us. We gave up 47 points to one player tonight. She got everything she wanted tonight. I was disappointed in our effort to defend her today. Mobile is a good team, and we couldn't close today. We like our group, but we have to close games against good teams.'
The Lady Barons will regroup and prepare for their next challenge as they travel to face Life University in Marietta, Ga., on January 16. Currently, Brewton- Parker holds a team record of 8-9 and is 4-2 in conference games. The Lady Barons are hopeful to return stronger and close out games better as they prepare for the rest of their schedule leading up to the conference tournament.
