Tough Week For Lady Barons
Courtesy of BPC
The Lady Barons basketball team of Brewton-Parker College faced off with Blue Mountain and Tennessee Southern last week. The Lady Barons dropped both games. vs. Blue Mountain
In a challenging road game on February 13, 2025, the Brewton-Parker Lady Barons fell to the Blue Mountain Christian Toppers with a final score of 7769. Brewton-Parker, led by star performer Chasity Degale, who scored 22 points and secured 11 rebounds, exhibited a valiant effort but couldn't win this crucial Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) basketball game.
The match started competitively, with Degale scoring the opening points. However, despite the Lady Barons' best efforts, Blue Mountain quickly took the lead and maintained it throughout the game. Coach Steve Edwards addressed the loss, stating, 'Road games are tough, and we didn't get it done. We had multiple opportunities late, but we struggled in those moments. Blue Mountain was better than us tonight when it mattered most. It's important that we put this one behind us because we have another big road game Saturday.'
The game's halftime score stood at 45-37 in favor of Blue Mountain. Brewton-Parker managed to tie the game briefly in the second half, but the Toppers pulled away with key three-pointers, sealing their win. Apart from Degale, Brewton-Parker saw substantial contributions from Destanee Wright with 20 points.
The Lady Barons displayed strong rebounding, particularly on the offensive side, yet turnovers and Blue Mountain's tight defense caused them to struggle. The team looks forward to rectifying these issues in their upcoming road game against UT Southern in Pulaski, Tennessee, on February 15, 2025.
Despite the loss, the Lady Barons currently hold a respectable record of 13-11 overall and 9-4 in the conference. vs. Tennessee In a challenging SSAC regular season conference game on February 15, 2025, the Brewton-Parker Lady Barons faced a tough matchup against the Tennessee Southern Firehawks at Curry Athletic Complex. Despite a spirited performance, the Barons fell 97-74 to the Firehawks.
Destanee Wright led Brewton-Parker in scoring with 22 points, supported by Angel McRae, who had a well-rounded game with 13 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, and four steals. The team struggled to match Tennessee Southern's pace and play, particularly in the second half of the game.
Tennessee Southern jumped out to an early lead and maintained it throughout, ending the first half ahead at 46-40. Tennessee Southern further extended its dominance in the second half, leading by as much as 20 points at one point. This gap proved to be too much for the Barons to close.
Head Coach Steve Edwards of Brewton-Parker expressed his thoughts on the game, 'Today was a test for our group to see if we could beat a really good team on the road. We didn't compete at a high level in the second half of the game today. We didn't respond well. Our teams traditionally compete better than what we displayed today. I will do a better job of making sure we are ready to go.
'Today was a test of effort, energy, and basketball character. If we are going to finish strong, we have to get to a place where we are connected, and we play our brand of basketball on both sides of the ball. We finish the regular season next week. We need to take care of next week to gain momentum going into the postseason tournament. I will make sure we are locked in and ready to compete.'
The Barons look ahead to their next game against Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) on February 20, in Tifton, as they aim to bounce back and close the regular season on a high note. With a current record of 13-12, 9-5 in the conference, the team is focused on refining their strategies and performance for the upcoming postseason tournament.
