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<a href="https://woffordterriers.com/news/2025/2/13/womens-basketball-matthews-hits-last-second-winner-for-70-68-womens-basketball-triumph.aspx" target="_self">Wofford 70</a>, Western Carolina 68 Despite Western Carolina's second-half comeback push, the Wofford women's basketball team held firm late and trusted the veteran&nbsp;<a href="https://woffordterriers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/helen-matthews/8707">Helen Matthews</a>, who put home a layup with one second left to seal the 70-68 victory Thursday night. The road win in the Ramsey Center lifts the Terriers to 15-7 (7-2 SoCon) as the Catamounts fall to 11-14 (1-9 SoCon). <a href="https://woffordterriers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/molly-masingale/8737">Molly Masingale</a>&nbsp;led the scoring efforts with 18 points, burying four of her seven three-point shots. Masingale added three rebounds.&nbsp; <a href="https://uncgspartans.com/news/2025/2/13/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-stays-undefeated-at-home-with-55-51-victory-over-furman.aspx" target="_self">UNCG 55</a>, <a href="https://furmanpaladins.com/news/2025/2/13/womens-basketball-uncg-holds-off-late-furman-rally-55-51.aspx" target="_self">Furman 51</a> The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) women's basketball team secured a 55-51 victory over the Furman Paladins on Thursday night in Fleming Gymnasium in The Southern Conference (SoCon) action. With today's win, UNCG improves to 12-0 at home and 9-1 in the SoCon. The 12-0 home record is the best home start in any regular season in UNCG women's basketball program history. Three Spartans reached double-figures in the contest.&nbsp;<a href="https://uncgspartans.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/nya-smith/5711">Nya Smith</a>&nbsp;led the Spartans with 12 points.&nbsp;<a href="https://uncgspartans.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/jaila-lee/5709">Jaila Lee</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://uncgspartans.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/jayde-gamble/5702">Jayde Gamble</a>&nbsp;followed closely behind with 11 and 10 points, respectively. Makiah Asidanya converted three free throws over the final 19 seconds of play to help UNCG hold off Furman, 55-51, in Southern Conference women's basketball action on Thursday evening&nbsp;in Fleming Gymnasium. The win was the seventh straight for UNCG (18-6, 9-1 SoCon), which led 52-45 with three minutes to go before Furman (13-12, 3-6 SoCon) got three consecutive baskets from freshman guard&nbsp;<a href="https://furmanpaladins.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/chantelle-stuart/5989">Chantelle Stuart</a>&nbsp;— the final one with 1:19 to go — to pull the Paladins to within 52-51. <a href="https://gomocs.com/news/2025/2/13/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-dismantles-mercer-picks-up-69-39-victory-in-macon.aspx" target="_self">Chattanooga 69</a>, Mercer 39 Chattanooga women's basketball absolutely steamrolled its way to a win on Thursday night in Macon, Georgia, as the Mocs picked apart Mercer enroute to a 69-39 blowout victory over the Bears. From the word go, the Mocs (12-11, 7-3 SoCon) had their foot on the gas and didn't let off as UTC picked up its second-straight wire-to-wire win and fourth wire-to-wire win of the season over the Bears (7-16, 2-6 SoCon) to maintain Chattanooga's spot in third in the conference. <a href="https://samfordsports.com/news/2025/2/13/womens-basketball-bulldogs-take-down-etsu-50-43.aspx" target="_self">Samford 50</a>, ETSU 43 The Samford women's basketball team earned a hard-fought, 50-43 Southern Conference victory over ETSU Thursday evening at the Pete Hanna Center. With the win, Samford improved its season record to 9-16 overall and 4-5 in the Southern Conference. ETSU fell to 14-11 overall and 5-5 in SoCon play. <a href="https://samfordsports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/kennedy-langham/9255">Kennedy Langham</a>&nbsp;posted her first career double-double with 18 points and a career-high 10 rebounds.&nbsp;<a href="https://samfordsports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/emily-bowman/7758">Emily Bowman</a>&nbsp;narrowly missed a double-double with 12 points and eight rebounds, to go along with her three blocked shots.&nbsp;<a href="https://samfordsports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/claire-johnson/9260">Claire Johnson</a>&nbsp;added eight points and four assists. Defensively, Samford held ETSU to a season-low 27 percent shooting from the floor.

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SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Wofford’s Evangelia Paulk has been named Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for games played Feb. 4-10, after tallying 29 points in the Terriers’ lone game this week. This award is selected by the league office. On Saturday Feb. 8, Paulk recorded her career high of 29 points in a 93-88 double overtime loss against Furman. The Asheville, North Carolina, native shot 41.2 percent from the field, 57.1 percent from three-point range, and went 11-for-13 from the free throw line. She knocked down two foul shots with one second left on the clock to send the game into overtime and made a clutch three pointer to keep the Terriers alive for a second overtime period. The sophomore forward/guard also secured nine boards, dished out four assists and logged five steals versus the Paladins. Paulk is currently tied for 14th in the NCAA for steals, with 67 on the year. Wofford (14-7, 6-2 SoCon) travels to Western Carolina on Thursday, Feb. 13, then to UNCG on Saturday for a matchup between the top two SoCon teams. Also nominated: Courtney Moore (ETSU), Ariana Bennett (MER), Khalis Cain (UNCG), Claire Johnson (Samford), and Caia Elisaldez (Chattanooga) 2024-25 SoCon Women’s Basketball Players of the Week Nov. 12 – Ashlee Locke, Sr., F, MercerNov. 19 – Emily Bowman, Sr., F, SamfordNov. 26 – Caia Elisaldez, So., G, ChattanoogaDec. 3 – Sydney Ryan, Jr., G, FurmanDec. 10 – Emily Bowman, Sr., F, SamfordDec. 17 – Avyonce “AC” Carter, Gr., G, Western CarolinaDec. 24 – Nya Smith, Fr., G, UNCGDec. 31 – Jada Burton, Sr., G, Western CarolinaJan. 7 – Annie Ramil, Gr., F, SamfordJan. 14 – Evangelia Paulk, So, F/G, WoffordJan. 21 – Tate Walters, Gr., G, FurmanJan. 28 – Khalis Cain, Gr., F, UNCGFeb. 4 – Claire Johnson, Fr., G, Samford Feb. 11 – Evangelia Paulk, So, F/G, Wofford

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<h1>Saturday's Women's Basketball Roundup</h1><h3>UNC Greensboro stays atop the SoCon with overtime win against ETSU</h3>UNC Greensboro snapped ETSU's three-game win streak in dramatic fashion on Saturday afternoon at Brooks Gym, winning 61-56 in overtime. The Spartans went into halftime trailing ETSU 23-22 but were able to tie things up by the end of regulation. Momentum was on the Spartans' side, as they continued to outscore the Buccaneers 10-5 in overtime. Nya Smith scored 18 points to lead the way for UNC Greensboro. Smith was dangerous from three-point land, connecting on 4-of-8 attempts. Courtney Moore scored 19 points, while Meghan Downing added another 18 to lead the way for ETSU.<hr/><h3>Elisaldez leads Chattanooga past Western Carolina in SoCon clash</h3>Chattanooga blew past Western Carolina in a 74-59 rout on Saturday afternoon. The Mocs started by building up a seven-point halftime lead, and sealed the game by outscoring the Catamounts 37-29 over the final 20 minutes. Caia Elisaldez led the way for Chattanooga, putting up a game-high 18 points. Avyonce Carter recorded 18 points and five rebounds, and Tyja Beans contributed another 13 points to pace Western Carolina.<hr/><h3>Furman gives home crowd their money's worth in double overtime win against Wofford</h3>Furman secured a victory in a double overtime thriller on Saturday afternoon, defeating Wofford at Bon Secour Wellness Arena by a score of 93-88. Furman went into halftime with a 45-31 lead, but Wofford fought back to tie things up at the end of regulation. The Terriers could not finish the job though, as they were outscored 21-16 in overtime. Tate Walters and Jada Session led the scoring for Furman, each contributing 18 points. Evangelia Paulk recorded 29 points and nine rebounds, and Molly Masingale contributed another 18 points to pace Wofford.<hr/><h3>Samford bounces back with decisive win over Mercer</h3>Samford blew past Mercer in a 65-49 rout on Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs led by as many as 22 points. Claire Johnson, Kennedy Langham, and Emily Bowman led the way for Samford, contributing 18, 12, and 10 points, respectively. Ariana Bennett recorded 13 points and seven rebounds, and Talia Harris contributed another 11 points to pace Mercer.<hr/>

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Saturday's Women's Basketball Roundup 2025/02/08

<h1>Thursday's Women's Basketball Roundup</h1><h3>UNC Greensboro keeps rolling, adds win over Chattanooga</h3>UNC Greensboro earned an impressive SoCon win on Thursday evening, taking down Chattanooga by a score of 58-50. The Spartans went into halftime with a 21-12 lead and were able to hold off the Mocs for the final 20 minutes.Jayde Gamble scored 15 points to lead the way for UNC Greensboro.Caia Elisaldez scored 20 points, while Gianna Corbitt added another 11 for Chattanooga.<hr/><h3>Moore, ETSU defeated Western Carolina for their third straight victory</h3>ETSU recorded its third straight win, handing Western Carolina a 77-64 loss at Brooks Gym on Thursday evening. The Buccaneers went into the break leading by three points, and then outscored the Catamounts 42-32 over the final 20 minutes to secure the win.Courtney Moore scored 24 points to lead the way for ETSU, knocking down 4-of-9 attempts from three-point range.Avyonce "AC" Carter led the Catamounts in scoring with 15 points.<hr/>

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SPARTANBURG, S.C. – “SoCon Week” is officially one month away, and will feature the 2025 Ingles SoCon Basketball Championships, March 6-10, and the 2025 Explore Asheville SoCon Wrestling Championships, March 7 and 8.&nbsp;&nbsp;Asheville is ready to welcome fans for an exciting week of sports, food, and fun! This year, your ticket purchase does more than secure your seat at the action—it also supports our comeback.&nbsp;Asheville has faced significant challenges due to Hurricane Helene, and this year, your ticket purchase is more than just entry to a championship event—it’s a way to give back. A portion of premium ticket sale proceeds will go to the Always Asheville Fund, supporting the city’s recovery and helping small businesses rebuild.&nbsp;Whether you're cheering courtside or mat side, you can be part of the difference by showing your support. Asheville is open and excited to host you, so plan your trip, grab your tickets, and join us for an unforgettable SoCon week!&nbsp;Basketball Ticket Options:&nbsp;<ul><li>General Admission (GA) All-Tournament – $175&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Single-Session Tickets – Starting at $20&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>NEW! Courtside Club – All-Tournament – $300&nbsp;</li></ul>Enjoy premium open seating with a courtside bar and (2) drink tickets for a truly elevated experience.&nbsp;<ul><li>VIP Book – $410&nbsp;</li></ul>Premium reserved seat, exclusive access to VIP Hospitality, including food, drinks, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and access to all games.&nbsp;<ul><li>Baseline VIP – $1400 (for two)&nbsp;</li></ul>VIP Hospitality, (2) drink tickets in the Courtside Club, and top-tier experience.&nbsp;<ul><li>Courtside VIP – $1700 (for two)&nbsp;</li></ul>Premium Courtside seating, VIP Hospitality, (2) drink tickets, and parking.&nbsp;Wrestling Ticket Options:&nbsp;<ul><li>General Admission (GA) 1-Day – $15&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>General Admission (GA) All-Session – $25&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>NEW! VIP Mat side Seating – Saturday, March 8, 2025– $125&nbsp;</li></ul>Get right up to the action with a front-row view of the mat, plus enjoy food, drinks (beer &amp; wine), and a parking pass. With all the perks, you’ll feel like part of the action as the best wrestlers in the league go head-to-head.&nbsp;SoCon Week will also feature additional special events outside of the championships to include:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Business Leadership Forum, presented by Explore Asheville: This engaging session will be structured like a TED Talk, with Bob Delaney sharing his expertise, followed by Q&amp;A time. Attendees will have the chance to ask Bob questions related to leadership, mental health, self-care, and recovery in the workplace. Attendees are asked to donate to the <a href="https://always.exploreasheville.com/always-asheville-fund#donate-now">Always Asheville Fund</a>. Present your donation at the event to receive a General Admission ticket to Friday night's session as a thank-you for your support.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Downtown Dribble, presented by Champion Credit Union: The Southern Conference and the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission are excited to announce the Downtown Dribble &amp; KidsFest to the 2025 Ingles Southern Conference Basketball Championships on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Featuring inflatables, pep bands, cheerleaders, and the parade, this year's event will take place at the have changed Roger McGuire Green at Pack Square Park (80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801). For Downtown Dribble registration and ticket information, please visit: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-socon-downtown-dribble-kids-fest-presented-by-champion-credit-union-tickets-1215443908449?aff=oddtdtcreator">Downtown Dribble Kids Fest.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>For more information on AlwaysAshevilleFund.com, accommodations, or to purchase tickets:&nbsp;<ul><li>Ingles SoCon Basketball Championships: <a href="http://www.soconhoops.com/">www.SoConHoops.com</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Explore Asheville SoCon Wrestling Championships: <a href="http://www.soconwrestling.com/">www.SoConWrestling.com</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Always Asheville Fund: <a href="http://www.alwaysashevillefund.com/">www.AlwaysAshevilleFund.com</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Hotel Information: <a href="https://stayker.link/j9u26y">www.SoConTravel.com</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>About the Southern Conference&nbsp; Founded in 1921 and the fifth-oldest league, the Southern Conference (SoCon) is a NCAA Division I collegiate athletic conference that includes 10 institutions competing in a wide range of sports. The SoCon is committed to enhancing the student-athlete experience and expanding its reach through championship events and partnerships across the region. It’s All Here.&nbsp;&nbsp;About Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority&nbsp; Explore Asheville is the official destination marketing and management organization for one of the most deeply-rooted, creative communities in the southeast. Explore Asheville is powered by the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, a public authority that has been investing in and building community since 1983. The authority has committed $96 million to more than 50 community capital projects including sports venues.&nbsp;&nbsp;About The Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission&nbsp; The Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission was formed in the fall of 2010 by a handful of civic-minded leaders who had a vision to impact the local economy by bringing more sporting events to the region. The Sports Commission attracts sports events and related meetings to enhance the health, wellness, and quality of life for area residents and sports enthusiasts and will generate a positive economic impact by promoting our region as a recognized sporting destination.&nbsp;

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SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford’s Claire Johnson has been named Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for games played Jan. 28 – Feb. 3, after averaging 28 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists as the Bulldogs went 1-1 this week. This award is selected by the league office. On Thursday Jan. 30, Johnson recorded a career high of 26 points in a 90-86 double overtime win against Western Carolina. The freshman guard made five three-point shots, went 9-for-10 from the free throw line, secured six rebounds and tallied four steals. Against UNCG on Saturday, Feb. 1, Johnson set another career high with 30 points in a 78-66 loss. The Paducah, Kentucky, native shot 56 percent from the field and went 9-for-11 from the free throw line, while grabbing five rebounds and three steals. Samford (7-16, 2-5 SoCon) travels hosts Mercer on Saturday, Feb. 8. Also nominated: Paige Lyons (ETSU), Nahawa Diarra (MER), Khalis Cain (UNCG), Caia Elisaldez (Chattanooga), Evangelia Paulk (Wofford) 2024-25 SoCon Women’s Basketball Players of the Week Nov. 12 – Ashlee Locke, Sr., F, MercerNov. 19 – Emily Bowman, Sr., F, SamfordNov. 26 – Caia Elisaldez, So., G, ChattanoogaDec. 3 – Sydney Ryan, Jr., G, FurmanDec. 10 – Emily Bowman, Sr., F, SamfordDec. 17 – Avyonce “AC” Carter, Gr., G, Western CarolinaDec. 24 – Nya Smith, Fr., G, UNCGDec. 31 – Jada Burton, Sr., G, Western CarolinaJan. 7 – Annie Ramil, Gr., F, SamfordJan. 14 – Evangelia Paulk, So, F/G, WoffordJan. 21 – Tate Walters, Gr., G, FurmanJan. 28 – Khalis Cain, Gr., F, UNCGFeb. 4 – Claire Johnson, Fr., G, Samford

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Photo Credit: Dakota Hamilton<h1>Saturday's Women's Basketball Roundup</h1><h3>Diarra's season-high 18 points lead Mercer past Western Carolina</h3>Mercer broke its streak of five consecutive losses in dramatic fashion, needing late heroics to defeat Western Carolina 71-66 on Saturday afternoon at the Liston B. Ramsey Center. The Bears were down by two at the break and trailed by as many as 13 points in the second half, but they were still able to pull off the comeback.Nahawa Diarra scored 18 points to lead the way for Mercer.Western Carolina was led by Avyonce Carter, who scored 21 points while collecting 10 boards.<hr/><h3>Smith, UNC Greensboro defeat Samford in their second straight 10-plus point victory</h3>UNC Greensboro recorded its fourth straight win, handing Samford a 78-66 loss at Fleming Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon. The Spartans went into halftime with a 42-27 lead and were able to hold off the Bulldogs for the final 20 minutes.Nya Smith scored 22 points to lead the way for UNC Greensboro. Smith was dangerous from three-point land, connecting on 5-of-9 attempts.The offense was effective for the Bulldogs despite the loss. They scored their 66 points on 40% shooting from the field.<hr/><h3>Elisaldez's season-high 24 points lead Chattanooga past Furman</h3>Chattanooga defeated Furman by a score of 68-60 at Hayes Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon. The Mocs went into halftime with a 31-20 lead and were able to hold off the Paladins for the final 20 minutes.Caia Elisaldez scored a season-high 24 points to lead the way for Chattanooga.Furman was led by Sydney Ryan, who recorded 15 points and seven boards.<hr/><h3>Lyons, ETSU defeat Wofford in their second straight 10-plus point victory</h3>ETSU earned an impressive SoCon win on Saturday afternoon, taking down Wofford by a score of 63-50. The Buccaneers went into the break leading by three points, and then outscored the Terriers 36-26 over the final 20 minutes to secure the win.Paige Lyons scored 15 points to lead the way for ETSU.Evangelia Paulk recorded 16 points and 12 rebounds, and Helen Matthews contributed another 15 points to pace Wofford.<hr/>

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Saturday's Women's Basketball Roundup 2025/02/01

Photo Credit: Emma White<h1>Thursday's Women's Basketball Roundup</h1><h3>Johnson's season-high 26 points lead Samford past Western Carolina in double overtime thriller</h3>Samford defeated Western Carolina on Thursday evening in a dynamic 90-86 double overtime affair. The Bulldogs went into halftime trailing Western Carolina 35-33 but were able to tie things up by the end of regulation. Momentum was on the Bulldogs' side, as they continued to outscore the Catamounts 19-15 in overtime.Claire Johnson scored 26 points to lead the way for Samford. Johnson was particularly effective from three-point land, knocking down 5-of-13 attempts.Avyonce Carter recorded 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the way for Western Carolina.<hr/><h3>UNC Greensboro wins again, routs Mercer thanks to Smith's big game</h3>UNC Greensboro recorded its third straight win in dominating fashion, handing Mercer a 70-37 loss at Fleming Gymnasium on Thursday evening. The Spartans started by building up an 18-point halftime lead and sealed the game by outscoring the Bears 35-20 over the final 20 minutes.UNC Greensboro's win was spearheaded by a balanced scoring effort with Nya Smith leading with 13 points, while Khalis Cain and Jaila Lee added 10 points each.Talia Harris scored 13 points, while Ariana Bennett added another 10 to lead the way for Mercer.<hr/><h3>Paulk, Wofford take down Chattanooga</h3>Wofford recorded its eighth straight win, handing Chattanooga a 57-54 loss in a back-and-forth contest at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium on Thursday evening. The Mocs went into halftime with a two-point lead, but the Terriers would not go down without a fight. The sides exchanged the lead five times over the final 20 minutes, but Wofford ultimately came out on top.Evangelia Paulk scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the way for Wofford.Caia Elisaldez scored 21 points, while Sigrun Olafsdottir added another 12 to lead the way for Chattanooga.<hr/><h3>Lyons' season-high 23 points lead ETSU past Furman</h3>ETSU defeated SoCon rival Furman by a score of 72-62 on Thursday evening. The Paladins went into halftime with a 28-27 lead, but were unable to hang on, as they were outscored by 11 points in the second half.Paige Lyons secured their first 20-point scoring game of the season, putting up 23 points to lead ETSU.Tate Walters recorded 13 points and five rebounds, and Sydney Ryan contributed another 11 points to pace Furman.<hr/>

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Thursday's Women's Basketball Roundup 2025/01/30

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – UNCG’s Khalis Cain has been named Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for games played Jan. 21-27, after logging her third double-double of the season in the Spartans’ lone game this week. This award is selected by the league office.On Saturday Jan. 25, Cain scored 12 points, secured ten rebounds, had &nbsp;a steal, a block and an assist in a 66-58 victory over Western Carolina. The graduate forward from San Jose, California, shot 60-percent from the field and went 6-for-6 from the free throw line, a season high.UNCG (13-6, 4-1 SoCon) travels to Mercer on Thursday, Jan. 30, then to Samford on Saturday, Feb. 1. Also nominated: Caia Elisaldez (Chattanooga), and Helen Matthews (Wofford) 2024-25 SoCon Women’s Basketball Players of the Week Nov. 12 – Ashlee Locke, Sr., F, MercerNov. 19 – Emily Bowman, Sr., F, SamfordNov. 26 – Caia Elisaldez, So., G, ChattanoogaDec. 3 – Sydney Ryan, Jr., G, FurmanDec. 10 – Emily Bowman, Sr., F, SamfordDec. 17 – Avyonce “AC” Carter, Gr., G, Western CarolinaDec. 24 – Nya Smith, Fr., G, UNCGDec. 31 – Jada Burton, Sr., G, Western CarolinaJan. 7 – Annie Ramil, Gr., F, SamfordJan. 14 – Evangelia Paulk, So, F/G, WoffordJan. 21 – Tate Walters, Gr., G, FurmanJan. 28 – Khalis Cain, Gr., F, UNCG

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WBB POW - Jan. 28, 2025

Photo Credit: Emma White<a href="https://uncgspartans.com/news/2025/1/25/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-claws-past-western-carolina-66-58.aspx" target="_self">UNCG 66</a>, <a href="https://catamountsports.com/news/2025/1/25/womens-basketball-catamounts-stumble-late-against-unc-greensboro.aspx" target="_self">Western Carolina 58</a> The UNC Greensboro women's basketball team clawed past the Catamounts of Western Carolina on Saturday afternoon, 66-58. Three Spartans reached double-figures in the game with&nbsp;<a href="https://uncgspartans.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/jayde-gamble/5702">Jayde Gamble</a>&nbsp;leading the team with 17 points.&nbsp;<a href="https://uncgspartans.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/nya-smith/5711">Nya Smith</a>&nbsp;followed closely behind with 16 points, while&nbsp;<a href="https://uncgspartans.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/khalis-cain/5699">Khalis Cain</a>&nbsp;registered her third double-double of the season and 18th&nbsp;of her career with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Western Carolina's Southern Conference-leading offense paced by the league's top scorer&nbsp;<a href="https://catamountsports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/ac-carter/13472">AC Carter</a>&nbsp;pushed the conference's top-scoring defense early in Saturday's instate matchup against UNC Greensboro. However, the Catamounts were unable to withstand a strong fourth-quarter push by the veteran Spartan squad as UNCG avoided a second consecutive road defeat at WCU in escaping Ingles Court at the Ramsey Center with a 66-58 decision.<a href="https://furmanpaladins.com/news/2025/1/25/womens-basketball-furman-downs-mercer-on-saturday-57-47.aspx" target="_self">Furman 57,</a> <a href="https://mercerbears.com/news/2025/1/25/womens-basketball-furman-holds-off-mercer-in-saturday-afternoon-tilt.aspx" target="_self">Mercer 47</a> <a href="https://furmanpaladins.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/tate-walters/5985">Tate Walters</a>&nbsp;led three Paladins in double figures Saturday afternoon as Furman knocked off the Mercer Bears, 57-47, in Southern Conference women's basketball action inside Hawkins Arena. Walters paced Furman offensively with 14 points on 6-of-14 shooting while&nbsp;<a href="https://furmanpaladins.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/jada-session/5983">Jada Session</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://furmanpaladins.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/clare-coyle/5987">Clare Coyle</a>&nbsp;contributed 13 and 11 points, respectively. Session and Coyle both led all players with nine rebounds apiece.&nbsp;<a href="https://furmanpaladins.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/sydney-ryan/5982">Sydney Ryan</a>&nbsp;contributed nine points and&nbsp;<a href="https://furmanpaladins.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/chantelle-stuart/5989">Chantelle Stuart</a>&nbsp;finished one assist shy of tying her career high after dishing out six. Visiting Furman shot better than 46 percent from the field and held Mercer without a field goal for the final three minutes of regulation on the way to a 57-47 victory over the Bears on Saturday afternoon in Hawkins Arena. The Bears (6-14, 1-4 SoCon) scored 14 points off of 13 turnovers by the Paladins and posted double-digit assists (10) for the first time in five games.<a href="https://gomocs.com/news/2025/1/25/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-outlasts-etsu-48-46-in-defensive-slugfest.aspx" target="_self">Chattanooga 48</a>, <a href="https://etsubucs.com/news/2025/1/25/womens-basketball-unable-to-complete-comeback-at-chattanooga.aspx" target="_self">ETSU 46</a> It was a nail-biting, defensive classic between Chattanooga women's basketball and East Tennessee State on Saturday in the Roundhouse, but it was ultimately a clutch basket by&nbsp;<a href="https://gomocs.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/caia-elisaldez/9895">Caia Elisaldez</a>&nbsp;with just 0:24 left in the game that proved the difference as the Mocs claimed a 48-46 victory over their in-state rival. The Mocs (9-9, 4-1 SoCon) leaned heavily upon their defense to survive a late comeback push from the Buccaneers (11-9, 2-3 SoCon). East Tennessee State University women's basketball fell 48-46 at Chattanooga on Saturday. Senior guard&nbsp;<a href="https://etsubucs.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/braylyn-milton/6384">Braylyn Milton</a>&nbsp;led the Bucs with 21 points and eight rebounds. 5th year guard&nbsp;<a href="https://etsubucs.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/courtney-moore/6379">Courtney Moore</a>&nbsp;scored 11 for her seventh consecutive double-digit game, and junior forward&nbsp;<a href="https://etsubucs.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/meghan-downing/6377">Meghan Downing</a>&nbsp;grabbed ten rebounds and added four blocks. <a href="https://woffordterriers.com/news/2025/1/25/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-secures-best-socon-start-ever-with-win-at-samford.aspx" target="_self">Wofford 84</a>, <a href="https://samfordsports.com/news/2025/1/25/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-falls-at-home-to-wofford.aspx" target="_self">Samford 49</a> The Wofford women's basketball team jumped on the Samford Bulldogs early and never looked back Saturday afternoon as the Terriers dispatched the Bulldogs 84-49 in the Pete Hanna Center. Wofford remains unblemished in conference play at 5-0 while improving to 13-5 overall. Samford drops to 6-15 (1-4 SoCon). The 5-0 SoCon start is the best in program history. The Samford women's basketball team dropped an 84-49 decision to SoCon-leading Wofford Saturday afternoon in the Pete Hanna Center. With the loss, Samford fell to 6-15 overall and 1-4 in Southern Conference play. Wofford improved to 13-5 overall and 5-0 in league play.

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Furman Paladins vs. Mercer Bears Women's Basketball game at 2025-01-25 07:00 PM (UTC) #508416

ETSU Buccaneers (Bucs) vs. Chattanooga Mocs Women's Basketball game at 2025-01-25 07:00 PM (UTC) #483979

UNC Greensboro Spartans vs. Western Carolina Catamounts Women's Basketball game at 2025-01-25 07:00 PM (UTC) #480537

Wofford Terriers vs. Samford Bulldogs Women's Basketball game at 2025-01-25 08:00 PM (UTC) #482564

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WBB Roundup - 1/25/25

<a href="https://woffordterriers.com/news/2025/1/23/womens-basketball-second-half-surge-powers-womens-basketball-comeback-win-at-mercer.aspx" target="_self">Wofford 61</a>, <a href="https://mercerbears.com/news/2025/1/23/womens-basketball-wofford-at-mercer-01-23-25.aspx" target="_self">Mercer 51</a>Down by three at halftime, the Wofford women's basketball team came out of the break with authority to outscore Mercer 35-22 in the second half en route to a 61-51 victory in Hawkins Arena. The Thursday night triumph moves Wofford to 12-5 and 4-0 in Southern Conference play. Mercer falls to 6-13 (1-3 SoCon).Visiting Wofford connected on 22 of its 27 free throw attempts and shot better than 62 percent amid a game-changing fourth quarter as the Terriers picked up their sixth-straight win with a 61-51 triumph over Mercer on Thursday evening in Hawkins Arena. It was the third-straight loss for the Bears (6-13, 1-3 SoCon) who canned a season-high five 3-pointers, while also registering double-digit free throws for the 13th&nbsp;time in 2024-25.&nbsp;<a href="https://samfordsports.com/news/2025/1/23/womens-basketball-bulldogs-take-down-furman-for-first-socon-win-77-62.aspx" target="_self">Samford 77</a>, <a href="https://furmanpaladins.com/news/2025/1/23/womens-basketball-furman-falls-to-samford-77-62.aspx" target="_self">Furman 62</a>The Samford women's basketball team earned its first Southern Conference win of the season in a 77-62 victory over Furman Thursday evening in the Pete Hanna Center. With the win, Samford improved its season record to 6-14 overall and 1-3 in Southern Conference play. Furman fell to 11-9 overall and 1-3 in league action. Samford was led in the win by sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://samfordsports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/kennedy-langham/9255">Kennedy Langham</a>&nbsp;with 16 points. Redshirt freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://samfordsports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/aubrey-blankenship/9252">Aubrey Blankenship</a>&nbsp;had 15 points and six rebounds. Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://samfordsports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/claire-johnson/9260">Claire Johnson</a>&nbsp;followed with 14 points for the Bulldogs.Kennedy Langham scored 16 points and Samford used a decisive second quarter and hot 3-point shooting to cruise to a 77-62 victory over Furman in Southern Conference women's basketball on Thursday evening at the Pete Hanna Center. <a href="https://furmanpaladins.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/tate-walters/5985">Tate Walters</a>&nbsp;led Furman with 21 points, followed by&nbsp;<a href="https://furmanpaladins.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/jada-session/5983">Jada Session</a>&nbsp;with 17 points and 10 rebounds. &nbsp;<a href="https://furmanpaladins.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/clare-coyle/5987">Clare Coyle</a>&nbsp;contributed a season high 14 points and nine caroms. &nbsp;

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WBB Roundup - 1/23/25

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Furman’s Tate Walters has been named Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for games played Jan. 14-20, after averaging 23.5 points, six rebounds, and seven assists as the Paladins went 1-1 last week. This award is selected by the league office.On Thursday Jan. 16, Walters scored a career-high 30 points in a 82-73 victory over Western Carolina, the first 30 point game by a Paladin since the 2017-18 season. The graduate guard added eight rebounds and eight assists, moving her into third place on Furman’s all-time assist ledger with 406 over her career. In a 64-54 loss, the Buford, Georgia, native tallied 17 points, four rebounds, six assists, and three steals. On the week, Walters shot 51 percent from the field, including 6-for-12 from 3-point range.Furman (11-8, 1-2 SoCon) travels to Samford on Thursday, Jan. 23, then to Mercer on Saturday, Jan. 25. Also nominated: Braylyn Milton (ETSU), Nya Smith (UNCG), Brooke Anya (Chattanooga), and Evangelia Paulk (Wofford) 2024-25 SoCon Women’s Basketball Players of the Week Nov. 12 – Ashlee Locke, Sr., F, MercerNov. 19 – Emily Bowman, Sr., F, SamfordNov. 26 – Caia Elisaldez, So., G, ChattanoogaDec. 3 – Sydney Ryan, Jr., G, FurmanDec. 10 – Emily Bowman, Sr., F, SamfordDec. 17 – Avyonce “AC” Carter, Gr., G, Western CarolinaDec. 24 – Nya Smith, Fr., G, UNCGDec. 31 – Jada Burton, Sr., G, Western CarolinaJan. 7 – Annie Ramil, Gr., F, SamfordJan. 14 – Evangelia Paulk, So, F/G, WoffordJan. 21 – Tate Walters, Gr., G, Furman

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WBB POW - Jan. 21, 2025

Photo Credit: Ray Soldano<a href="https://etsubucs.com/news/2025/1/18/womens-basketball-etsu-rolls-over-samford.aspx" target="_self">ETSU 69</a>, <a href="https://samfordsports.com/news/2025/1/18/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-drops-road-game-at-etsu.aspx" target="_self">Samford 48</a>East Tennessee State University women's basketball thrashed Samford, 69-48, on Saturday afternoon.
 The Buccaneer defense once again lived up to its billing at home, holding Samford to just 48 points. The outing marks the ninth time the Blue &amp; Gold have held an opponent to under 50 points in 2024-25 after doing so nine times throughout the entire 2023-24 season.&nbsp;The Samford women's basketball team dropped a 69-48 decision at ETSU Saturday afternoon at Brooks Gymnasium. With the loss, Samford fell to 5-14 overall and 0-3 in Southern Conference play. ETSU improved its record to 11-8 overall and 2-2 in league play. Samford was led in the loss by&nbsp;<a href="https://samfordsports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/kennedy-langham/9255">Kennedy Langham</a>&nbsp;with 11 points and seven rebounds.&nbsp;<a href="https://samfordsports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/alonya-waldon/9258">Alonya Waldon</a>&nbsp;added 10 points for the Bulldogs.<a href="https://gomocs.com/news/2025/1/18/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-goes-wire-to-wire-in-60-37-victory-over-mercer.aspx" target="_self">Chattanooga 60</a>, <a href="https://mercerbears.com/news/2025/1/18/womens-basketball-mercer-at-chattanooga-01-18-25.aspx" target="_self">Mercer 37</a>Tip your hat, Abbey Cornelius– there's a new record holder in town. After stepping on the court for Saturday's 60-37 blowout victory over Mercer,&nbsp;<a href="https://gomocs.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/sigrun-olafsdottir/9888">Sigrun Olafsdottir</a>&nbsp;set a new program record for most career games played in a Mocs jersey after appearing in her 137th game in the win. The result marks the fewest points allowed by the Mocs to a SoCon opponent since logging a 47-32 win over Western Carolina back on Jan. 6, 2018.Defending Southern Conference champion Chattanooga shot nearly 40 percent from the floor and used a 15-2 run in the second quarter to pull away for good as the Mocs got the better end of a 60-37 decision against visiting Mercer on Saturday afternoon in McKenzie Arena. The result marked the second-straight loss for the Bears (6-12, 1-2 SoCon) who will return to Macon next week for a pair of games in Hawkins Arena<a href="https://woffordterriers.com/news/2025/1/18/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-downs-western-carolina-66-53.aspx" target="_self">Wofford 66</a>, Western Carolina 53The Wofford women's basketball kept up its stifling defense with a 66-53 victory over Western Carolina Saturday afternoon inside Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium. The Terriers improve to 11-5 with the win and 3-0 to open SoCon play. The Catamounts fall to 11-8 and 1-3 in league play. The result marks the 200th&nbsp;win in the illustrious career of head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://woffordterriers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/jimmy-garrity/1319">Jimmy Garrity</a>. The total spans over his 12-year career between Anderson University and Wofford College.<a href="https://uncgspartans.com/news/2025/1/18/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-earns-64-54-victory-over-furman.aspx" target="_self">UNCG 64</a>, <a href="https://furmanpaladins.com/news/2025/1/18/womens-basketball-furman-falls-to-uncg-64-54.aspx" target="_self">Furman 54</a>The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) women's basketball team earned a 64-54 victory over Furman in The Southern Conference (SoCon) play Saturday afternoon at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. <a href="https://uncgspartans.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/tasia-johnson/5708">Tasia Johnson</a>&nbsp;led the Spartans by registering a career-best 13 points and eight rebounds.&nbsp;<a href="https://uncgspartans.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/jayde-gamble/5702">Jayde Gamble</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://uncgspartans.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/nya-smith/5711">Nya Smith</a>&nbsp;rounded out the double-figure scoring for the Spartans with 12 and 10 points, respectively.The Paladins, who got within five points at 54-49 following a fast break layup by&nbsp;<a href="https://furmanpaladins.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/jada-session/5983">Jada Session</a>&nbsp;with 3:43 remaining before the Spartans reeled off eight consecutive points over the next three minutes to put the game away. Session was joined by teammate&nbsp;<a href="https://furmanpaladins.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/tate-walters/5985">Tate Walters</a>&nbsp;for game high scoring honors with 17 points apiece, but they were the only Paladins to reach double figures.

UNC Greensboro Spartans vs. Furman Paladins Women's Basketball game at 2025-01-18 07:00 PM (UTC) #480533

Western Carolina Catamounts vs. Wofford Terriers Women's Basketball game at 2025-01-18 07:00 PM (UTC) #483122

Samford Bulldogs vs. ETSU Buccaneers (Bucs) Women's Basketball game at 2025-01-18 07:00 PM (UTC) #488892

Mercer Bears vs. Chattanooga Mocs Women's Basketball game at 2025-01-18 07:00 PM (UTC) #484015

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WBB Roundup - 1/18/24

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Wofford’s Evangelia Paulk has been named Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for games played Jan. 7-13, after tallying 18 points and 11 rebounds in the Terriers’ conference opener last week. This award is selected by the league office.Paulk led the Terriers to a 68-51 victory against Furman on Sunday to open conference play. The Asheville, North Carolina, native logged her second double-double of the season, scoring 18 points and securing 11 rebounds. The sophomore forward/guard went 3-for-5 behind the arc and 6-of-9 from the field. She added in a block, an assists and two steals which lifted her to a season total of 50, making her one of 15 players in the NCAA with at least 50 steals this season.Wofford (9-5, 1-0 SoCon) hosts UNCG (11-5, 2-0 SoCon) on Thursday before welcoming Western Carolina (11-6, 1-1 SoCon) on SaturdayAlso nominated: Nahawa Diarra (Mercer), Nya Smith (UNCG), Claire Johnson (Samford), Caia Elisaldez (Chattanooga), Zanoria Cruz (Western Carolina) 2024-25 SoCon Women’s Basketball Players of the Week Nov. 12 – Ashlee Locke, Sr., F, MercerNov. 19 – Emily Bowman, Sr., F, SamfordNov. 26 – Caia Elisaldez, So., G, ChattanoogaDec. 3 – Sydney Ryan, Jr., G, FurmanDec. 10 – Emily Bowman, Sr., F, SamfordDec. 17 – Avyonce “AC” Carter, Gr., G, Western CarolinaDec. 24 – Nya Smith, Fr., G, UNCGDec. 31 – Jada Burton, Sr., G, Western CarolinaJan. 7 – Annie Ramil, Gr., F, SamfordJan. 14 – Evangelia Paulk, So, F/G, Wofford

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WBB POW - Jan. 14, 2025

Photo Credit: John ByrumWestern Carolina 64, <a href="https://etsubucs.com/news/2025/1/12/womens-basketball-etsu-unable-to-complete-comeback-at-wcu.aspx" target="_self">ETSU 60</a>East Tennessee State University women's basketball's comeback bid fell short, 64-60 at Western Carolina on Sunday. Free throw shooting throughout the game proved to be the Buccaneers' (9-8, 0-2) Achilles heel, as the Blue &amp; Gold shot a season-worst 7-for-16 from the free throw line. The Catamounts (11-6, 1-1), however, shot 17-for-20 at the charity stripe, and outrebounded ETSU 41-27. The Bucs dropped the contest despite forcing 19 WCU turnovers and mounting a rally in the fourth quarter just days after playing their worst fourth quarter of the season at UNCG.<a href="https://woffordterriers.com/news/2025/1/12/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-downs-furman-68-51-to-open-socon-play.aspx" target="_self">Wofford 68</a>, <a href="https://furmanpaladins.com/news/2025/1/12/womens-basketball-furman-falls-at-wofford-in-socon-season-opener-68-51.aspx" target="_self">Furman 51</a>One day later than originally scheduled after winter weather hit Spartanburg, the Wofford women's basketball team hit the hardwood inside Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium Sunday afternoon against the rival Furman Paladins to open Southern Conference action. With hot three-point shooting, the Terriers topped the Paladins 68-51 and improved to 9-5 (1-0 SoCon). Furman dropped to 10-7 (0-1 SoCon).Evangelia Paulk scored 18 points and Wofford used hot 3-point shooting to race past Furman, 68-51, in Southern Conference women's basketball season opening action Sunday afternoon at Richardson Indoor Stadium. The Terriers (9-5, 1-0 SoCon), who entered the contest shooting 28.6 percent from 3-point range, connected on 14-of-29 treys (48.3 percent) against the Paladins (10-7, 0-1 SoCon) in cruising to the win.

Furman Paladins vs. Wofford Terriers Women's Basketball game at 2025-01-12 07:00 PM (UTC) #482537

ETSU Buccaneers (Bucs) vs. Western Carolina Catamounts Women's Basketball game at 2025-01-12 06:00 PM (UTC) #483120

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WBB Roundup - 1/12/25

<a href="https://mercerbears.com/news/2025/1/11/womens-basketball-bears-rally-from-early-deficit-hold-off-samford-in-socon-opener.aspx" target="_self">Mercer 56</a>, <a href="https://samfordsports.com/news/2025/1/11/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-drops-socon-opener-at-mercer-56-53.aspx" target="_self">Samford 53</a>Senior&nbsp;<a href="https://mercerbears.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/nahawa-diarra/10988">Nahawa Diarra</a>&nbsp;notched her first career double-double with 15 points and 10 boards and the Mercer women's basketball team offset a nine-point deficit midway through the second period with 41 percent shooting in the second half to turn back visiting Samford, 56-53, on Saturday afternoon in Hawkins Arena. The result marked the eighth-straight series victory for the Bears (6-10, 1-0 SoCon) who captured their conference opener for the first time since the 2021-22 campaign.&nbsp;The Samford women's basketball team opened Southern Conference play with a hard-fought 56-53 loss at Mercer Saturday afternoon at Hawkins Arena. With the loss, Samford fell to 5-12 overall and 0-1 in SoCon play. Mercer improved to 6-10 overall and 1-0 in league action. Samford was led in the loss by&nbsp;<a href="https://samfordsports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/claire-johnson/9260">Claire Johnson</a>&nbsp;with 14 points.&nbsp;<a href="https://samfordsports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/kennedy-langham/9255">Kennedy Langham</a>&nbsp;had 12 points, while&nbsp;<a href="https://samfordsports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/annie-ramil/7750">Annie Ramil</a>&nbsp;added nine points and nine rebounds.<a href="https://uncgspartans.com/news/2025/1/11/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-never-allows-chattanooga-to-lead-in-62-48-winaspx.aspx" target="_self">UNCG 62</a>, <a href="https://gomocs.com/news/2025/1/11/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-falls-to-uncg-62-48-in-road-socon-tilt.aspx" target="_self">Chattanooga 48</a>The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) women's basketball team never allowed Chattanooga to lead in a 62-48 victory on Saturday afternoon in Fleming Gymnasium. With Saturday's win, UNCG improves to 9-0 at home and 2-0 in The Southern Conference (SoCon). Saturday's win marks the second consecutive year that the Spartans have started out 2-0 in conference play. <a href="https://uncgspartans.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/jaila-lee/5709">Jaila Lee</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://uncgspartans.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/nya-smith/5711">Nya Smith</a>&nbsp;led the game with 13 points apiece.&nbsp;<a href="https://uncgspartans.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/makiah-asidanya/5697">Makiah Asidanya</a>&nbsp;followed closely behind with 10 points.It was a tale of two halves for the Chattanooga women's basketball team in Greensboro on Saturday, as a slow start from the Mocs proved too much for UTC to come back from as UNCG handed the Mocs their first SoCon loss of the season in a 62-48 result. The Mocs (6-9, 1-1 SoCon) couldn't find the bottom of the net to open the day at Fleming Gymnasium while the Spartans (11-5, 2-0 SoCon) were dominant over the opening 20 minutes of action. Despite trailing 38-13 at halftime, the Mocs were able to mount a comeback in the second half to make it a much more respectable result on the day.

Chattanooga Mocs vs. UNC Greensboro Spartans Women's Basketball game at 2025-01-11 07:00 PM (UTC) #480525

Samford Bulldogs vs. Mercer Bears Women's Basketball game at 2025-01-11 07:00 PM (UTC) #488891

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WBB Roundup - 1/11/25

Photo Credit: Carlos Morales<a href="https://uncgspartans.com/news/2025/1/9/womens-basketball-gamble-achieves-1-000-career-points-milestone-in-64-43-win-over-etsu.aspx" target="_self">UNCG 64</a>, <a href="https://etsubucs.com/news/2025/1/9/womens-basketball-bucs-drop-socon-opener-to-uncg-on-road.aspx" target="_self">ETSU 43</a>The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) women's basketball team's dominating fourth quarter run propelled the squad past ETSU, 64-43 on Thursday night to begin The Southern Conference (SoCon) schedule in Fleming Gymnasium. With her 14 points tonight,&nbsp;<a href="https://uncgspartans.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/jayde-gamble/5702">Jayde Gamble</a>&nbsp;tallied her 1,000th&nbsp;career point coming at the free throw line at 1:29 in the fourth quarter. 659 of those points came at UNCG, while 341 were achieved in her first two seasons at UNC Wilmington. &nbsp; East Tennessee State University women's basketball was doomed by a poor fourth quarter and fell 64-43 to UNCG on Thursday. 5th year guard&nbsp;<a href="https://etsubucs.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/courtney-moore/6379">Courtney Moore</a>&nbsp;led ETSU (9-7, 0-1) with ten points. Moore was the only Buccaneer to score in double digits against the Spartans (10-5, 1-0). The two squads, both of which ranked in the top 25 nationally in scoring defense entering tonight's contest (UNCG 5th, ETSU 22nd) flexed their defensive acumen early, with each side making only one field goal in the first five minutes.<a href="https://gomocs.com/news/2025/1/9/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-open-southern-conference-play-with-gritty-67-56-win-over-western-carolina.aspx" target="_self">Chattanooga 67</a>, <a href="https://catamountsports.com/news/2025/1/10/womens-basketball-catamount-offense-falters-in-socon-opener-vs-chattanooga.aspx" target="_self">Western Carolina 56</a>Chattanooga women's basketball opened a new year and a new SoCon season with a bang on Thursday night in Cullowhee, as the Mocs fought their way to a 67-56 road victory over Western Carolina. The Mocs (6-8, 1-0 SoCon) found themselves in a dogfight with the Catamounts (10-6, 0-1 SoCon) for a majority of the night at the Ramsey Center, but it was a career night from&nbsp;<a href="https://gomocs.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/caia-elisaldez/9895">Caia Elisaldez</a>&nbsp;that proved the difference for UTC as the sophomore's career-high 21 points helped guide the Mocs to a double-digit win in the long run.A fourth quarter run over the final five minutes of regulation allowed the league's defending champion Chattanooga Mocs to escape Ingles Court at the Ramsey Center with a hard-fought 67-56 victory over Western Carolina on Thursday evening in the Southern Conference women's basketball opener for both squads. WCU's&nbsp;<a href="https://catamountsports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/chelsea-wooten/13425">Chelsea Wooten</a>&nbsp;sank a 3-pointer from the right wing to put the Catamounts ahead by one, 50-49, with 5:12 to play in the final frame. However, UTC guard Caia Elisaldelz converted a layup 16 seconds later to propel the Mocs to the lead and started the run to the finish.

ETSU Buccaneers (Bucs) vs. UNC Greensboro Spartans Women's Basketball game at 2025-01-10 12:00 AM (UTC) #486493

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Chattanooga Mocs vs. Western Carolina Catamounts Women's Basketball game at 2025-01-09 11:00 PM (UTC) #483119

WBB Roundup - 1/9/25

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford’s Annie Ramil has been named Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for games played Dec. 31 – Jan. 6, after tallying 17 points and 10 rebounds in the Bulldogs’ lone game last week. This award is selected by the league office.In a 94-35 Samford victory over Berry on Saturday, Jan. 4, Ramil secured three offensive and seven defensive rebounds, shot 60-percent from the field, and went 5-of-6 from the free throw line. The Binghamton, New York, native also logged three steals and one assist in the contest. Samford (5-11) opens conference play on Saturday with a road game against Mercer (5-10). Also nominated: Brecken Snotherly (ETSU), Jayde Gamble (UNCG), Molly Masingale (Wofford) 2024-25 SoCon Women’s Basketball Players of the Week Nov. 12 – Ashlee Locke, Sr., F, MercerNov. 19 – Emily Bowman, Sr., F, SamfordNov. 26 – Caia Elisaldez, So., G, ChattanoogaDec. 3 – Sydney Ryan, Jr., G, FurmanDec. 10 – Emily Bowman, Sr., F, SamfordDec. 17 – Avyonce “AC” Carter, Gr., G, Western CarolinaDec. 24 – Nya Smith, Fr., G, UNCGDec. 31 – Jada Burton, Sr., G, Western CarolinaJan. 7 – Annie Ramil, Gr., F, Samford

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WBB POW - Jan.7, 2025

Photo Credit: Mark Olencki<a href="https://woffordterriers.com/news/2025/1/4/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-closes-non-conference-play-with-73-38-win-over-king.aspx" target="_self">Wofford 73, King 37</a>The Wofford women's basketball team triumphed 73-38 over King (Tenn.) Saturday afternoon inside Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium behind a stout defensive effort. Wofford improves to 8-5 to close non-conference action as King remains 5-7 with the contest an exhibition for the Division II Tornado. The Terriers conclude non-conference play a perfect 7-0 at home, marking the second time in the last three seasons that Wofford enters Southern Conference action unblemished on its home court. The last instance was the 2022-23 campaign in which Wofford was 6-0 at home entering conference play.<a href="https://samfordsports.com/news/2025/1/4/womens-basketball-bulldogs-dispatch-berry-college-94-35-at-home.aspx" target="_self">Samford 94, Berry 35</a>The Samford women's basketball team wrapped up the non-conference portion of its schedule today by hosting Berry College at the Pete Hanna Center. The Bulldogs dominated in all facets of the contest en route to a 94-35 victory to take their record to 5-11 on the season. It was all Samford from the tip as&nbsp;<a href="https://samfordsports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/aubrey-blankenship/9252">Aubrey Blankenship</a>&nbsp;got off to a quick start after being inserted into the starting lineup. She scored 11 of her 13 points in the opening quarter doing in inside and outside. The Dogs were able to create open looks from behind the arc which they capitalized on by going 7-of-10 from three in the opening 10 minutes of play. Six different Samford players scored a bucket while&nbsp;<a href="https://samfordsports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/kylee-lewandowski/9262">Kylee Lewandowski</a>&nbsp;scored seven off the bench

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WBB Roundup - 1/4/25

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CarolinaU (Piedmont Int'l) Women's Basketball team

CarolinaU (Piedmont Int'l) vs. UNC Greensboro Spartans Women's Basketball game at 2025-01-04 12:00 AM (UTC) #480526

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