Lady Bears open season with 88-44 win over Blue Mountain

11/7/2025 7:32:00 PM

The Lady Bears passed their season-opening contest with flying colors Friday night as they defeated the visiting Blue Mountain Christian University Toppers JV squad 88-44.

Head coach Brent Harris said post-game that he "was proud of the defensive effort" from his team. "We took good shots and took care of the ball."

The Lady Bears took an early 3-0 lead on Mady Smith's three-pointer less than a minute into the game. With Gracie Miller leading the way with 11 points, they found themselves on top 27-14 at the end of the initial quarter. Miller would end the night with a team-best 21 points.

The Toppers cut the Lady Bears' led to 30-22 with 6:45 left in the second quarter, before a 13-4 run allowed the home team to take a 43-26 advantage into the locker room at the half.

It was more of the same in the second half. Outscoring the visitors 22-11, the Lady Bears held a 65-37 lead going into the final quarter. Harmonie Neal basket with 3:00 left in the game gave the Lady Bears their largest lead of the game at 85-39.

Kayla Arterberry and Kori Ware both scored 10 points for the hosts. The Lady Bears made 12 of 23 free throws

The Lady Bears take to the road for their next game as they visit Northwest Florida State, top-ranked in the NJCAA's Division 1 pre-season poll, November 10 in Niceville, Florida. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00

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