Lady Barons Pick Up 2 Wins

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The Brewton-Parker College Lady Barons basketball team faced off with Point University and Thomas Unitverity last week. vs. Point

In an exhilarating SSAC conference basketball showdown on February 6, 2025, the Brewton-Parker College Lady Barons overcame the Point University Skyhawks with a dramatic fourthquarter rally to clinch a 57-46 victory at the West Point Gym. The hardfought triumph elevates the Lady Barons' season record to 12-10 overall and 8-3 in conference play.

The game was closely contested in the first half, with the Skyhawks holding a slim one-point lead, 28-27, at halftime. However, Brewton- Parker's robust strategy and spirited play in the second half enabled them to turn the tables and secure a significant 11-point lead by the final whistle. Chasity Degale led the scoring for the Lady Barons, contributing 14 points, while Destanee Wright added another 12 points. Key contributions also came from Tori Dorsey and Angel Mcrae, who both tallied double digits in rebounds, bringing vital energy to the rebounding effort.

Coach Edwards' remarks encapsulated the fierce competitive nature of the game and acknowledged the effort required on the road, stating, 'Road wins are always tough in our league. Coach Tate is a young coach with a bright future, and it shows as she had her team ready to play tonight. They got right after it, resulting in our sloppy play. However, we were able to control the fourth quarter and finish strong. I won't complain about a road win, but we must become consistent and focused as we get closer to the conference tournament.' vs. Thomas

In a nail-biting SSAC Conference game on February 8, 2025, the Brewton-Parker Lady Barons secured a narrow victory over the Thomas Night Hawks with a final score of 61-59 at Mount Vernon. The Lady Barons, trailing at halftime with a score of 24-29, made a remarkable comeback to capture the win.

The game saw pivotal performances from Brewton- Parker's leading scorers. Angel McRae, Jasmine Leynard, and Jakayla Peeples led the charge for the Lady Barons. McRae delivered an impressive double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, along with three steals. Leynard topped the scoring with 16 points and added four rebounds and a steal, while Peeples contributed 15 points and two boards to the victory.

Andranique Stewart had the late-game heroics, hitting what would be the game-winning layup with just over two minutes left to go in the game. The Lady Barons buckled down on defense and managed to hold the Night Hawks to only three shots in the remaining two minutes of the game. They also controlled the glass, not giving up any offensive rebounds to the Night Hawks.

Head Coach Steve Edwards praised his team's determination: 'We found a way to win. We were down a couple of main players, but we got the job done. Winning is tough, and we won't ever take it for granted. We look forward to getting everyone back and ready to go next week,' The Lady Barons' current record stands at 13-10 overall and 9-3 in conference play. Looking ahead, Brewton-Parker will face Blue Mountain in their next outing, which will take place on February 13, 2025, in Blue Mountain, Miss. The Lady Barons will aim to build on their recent success as they continue their season.