The University of the Virgin Islands Women’s Basketball team fell 65-50 at Philander Smith University at the Mims Gymnasium in Little Rock, Arkansas on Saturday Afternoon.
The Lady Buccaneers faced an early setback, trailing 12-4 in the first quarter. However, a 7-0 run brought them back into contention, narrowing the gap to just one point. The Lady Panthers managed to score the final basket of the period, securing a 14-12 lead.
Despite gaining momentum heading into the second quarter, the Lady Buccaneers struggled to contain their opponents’ offensive efforts, allowing Philander Smith University to extend their lead to nine points by halftime, with a score of 34-25.
The deficit widened in the second half due to a sluggish third quarter for the Lady Buccaneers, putting the game out of reach. Although they outscored their opponents in the fourth and final period, the lead was too large to overcome.
Senior Kashay Bass recorded her second straight double, finishing the game with 16 points and 17 rebounds.
Bass has now scored in double digits in five consecutive contests. The six-foot rim protector would also tally three blocks in the matchup Junior guard Khaleii Robertson-Mack added 12 points to the Lady Buccaneers’ offense, while junior guard Atalia Thomas excelled defensively with four steals.
The Lady Buccaneers will return to action on Dec. 1 as they travel to Brunswick, Georgia, to face the College of Coastal Georgia. The following day, the team will compete against Brewton-Parker Christian College in Mount Vernon, Georgia, to conclude their road trip before returning to the Virgin Islands.
