PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Playing in front of 2,143 fans at H.O. Clemmons Arena for Education Day, the UAPB Lady Lions picked up their first win of the season Monday morning, beating Arkansas Baptist 84-50 in the home opener. UAPB is now 1-2.
The Lady Lions never trailed. Jasmine Davis opened the scoring with a three-pointer 30 seconds into the game, and UAPB led the rest of the way. The lead peaked at 37 points late in the fourth quarter.
Pelly and Bowen Lead the Way
Jailah Pelly led all scorers with 17 points in just 20 minutes. She shot 7-of-10 from the field and 2-of-2 from the line, with three rebounds, two assists and two steals. She also beat the third-quarter buzzer with a three-pointer.
Indiya Bowen added 15 points on 6-of-11 shooting, including 3-of-5 from deep, along with two steals.
Off the bench, Jakyra Jackson nearly put up a double-double. She scored 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting and had a game-high six assists, four steals and three rebounds.
Tyra Taylor controlled the glass with 10 rebounds, three of them offensive. She added four points, two assists and two blocks. Yasmyn Palmer had seven points, nine rebounds (six offensive) and three assists. DaMya Wilson also scored seven points, with five rebounds and two steals. Malanie Francis went a perfect 3-for-3 from the field for six points.
Second Quarter Breaks It Open
UAPB led 18-17 after one quarter, then took over in the second. The Lady Lions outscored Arkansas Baptist 25-7 in the period and held the Lady Buffaloes to 2-of-11 shooting. UAPB closed the half on a 14-0 run, with two threes from Bowen and baskets from Pelly, Jackson and Ruth Banjoko, to lead 43-24 at the break.
The Lady Lions put it away late in the third quarter. A 17-0 run that carried into the fourth stretched the lead from 55-37 to 72-37. Palmer, Bowen, Pelly, Taylor, Parc Liggins and Wilson all scored during the run.
By the Numbers
- 32 forced turnovers led to 41 points off turnovers, with 13 team steals.
- 58 points in the paint and 12 fast-break points.
- Outrebounded the visitors 45-31, including 18 offensive boards that produced 21 second-chance points.
- 25 assists on 36 made field goals.
- Shot 50 percent from the field (36-of-72) and 40 percent from three (6-of-15).
- The bench scored 36 points, and 11 Lady Lions scored.
