By Cole Vance

Women’s Basketball

Coming into Saturday’s matchup, the Lady Bulldogs held a 3–2 record and stood 2–1 in conference play. The team had started to find its rhythm in recent outings. After winning their previous games, they aimed to extend that momentum on Saturday vs conference rival Bryan college.  

The Lady Bulldogs started strong, taking a 15–13 lead into the end of the first quarter. The second quarter proved costly for the Bulldogs, who went cold and shot only 3-of-10 as Bryan outscored them 26–7. At the break, the Lady Bulldogs faced a 39–22 deficit. Led by freshman guard Camryn Brown’s nine-point third quarter, the Bulldogs clawed their way back into the game and cut the deficit to five heading into the fourth. But the rally stalled, and Bryan pulled away late to earn a 74–62 victory.  

The Lady Bulldogs will look to bounce back in their next contest, hosting Johnson University on Tuesday, November 25. 

Men’s Basketball 

Saturday’s matchup with Bryan marked the home opener for the TWU men’s basketball team. Entering the game at 4–2 overall and 3–0 in conference play and riding a four-game winning streak, the Bulldogs looked to keep their momentum rolling.  

TWU controlled much of the first half behind balanced guard play, as senior Charles Neverdon and junior reserve Sohn McGee each chipped in eight points. The Bulldogs carried a 34–29 advantage into the break. The second half turned into a back-and-forth battle. With 29 seconds remaining and TWU clinging to a one-possession lead, senior guard Reshaun Hampton stepped to the line and sank both free throws to extend the advantage to five. Hampton’s 12 second-half points, along with senior guard Stratton Lovvorn’s 10, proved just enough for the Bulldogs to hold on, securing a 76–71 victory over Bryan. 

The men’s basketball team is off to a hot start and currently sits tied for first place in the Appalachian Athletic Conference at 4–0. The Bulldogs will look to keep their momentum going at home on Tuesday, November 25 at 7:30 p.m., when they host conference foe Johnson University.   

Co-Writer: Josephine Zeoli 
Graphics & Photos: Jayla Lowe  
Highlight Video: Kamaurian Frierson 
Edited: Niko Marinacci & Lucas Grana