Box Score

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Mississippi Valley State University women's basketball program received a jolt of energy from a newcomer as Desiree Smith, a transfer from Johnson C. Smith University, led the offense in scoring during her first active game, an 86-62 loss at UAB.

The Basics:

• Score
  • UAB – 86
  • Mississippi Valley - 62

• Records
  • Mississippi Valley (1-10, 0-0 SWAC)
  • UAB (6-5, 0-0 American)

• Location
  • Birmingham, Alabama - Bartow Arena

• Series History
  • Blazers Lead 14-0 (0%)

• Winning Streak
  • Blazers (W14) / Devilettes' Last Win: N/A

Devilettes' Top Performers:

• Smith, who was just cleared by the NCAA this morning, made an immediate impact with a contest-best 17 points via 5-for-7 (71.4%) in addition to six boards while playing 17 minutes off the bench.

• Ariel Jefferson wrapped up 2025 with one of her best outings, setting season-highs for free throws made (4), blocks (4), and steals (3) on top of 14 points plus a game-most eight rebounds.

• Sydnei Marshall contributed 11 points courtesy of a personal best five buckets to go along with a quartet of rebounds, shooting 50% from the field in the process (5–of-10).

Next:

• Winter break is now upon the women's squad with the SWAC season starting up on 2026's inaugural day at 4 p.m. as the Green and White host Alabama A&M.

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