Box Score

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. – The #9 seed Mississippi Valley State University women's basketball program fell behind early but nearly battled all the way back, showing a desire and passion to keep fighting as they laid their hearts out on the line despite what the final scoreboard read, 81-74 in favor of the #7 seed Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions.

The Basics: 

• Score
  • #7 Arkansas-Pine Bluff – 81
  • #9 Mississippi Valley – 74
    • SWAC 2nd Round

• Records
  • #9 Mississippi Valley (8-23, 6-12 SWAC)
  • #7 Arkansas-Pine Bluff (14-15, 10-8 SWAC)

• Location
  • College Park, Georgia – Gateway Center Arena

• Series History (Since 2008–09)
  • Golden Lions Lead 22-16 (42.1%)

• Winning Streak (Since 2008-09)
  • Golden Lions (W3) / Devilettes' Last Win: March 1, 2025 (78-48)

Devilettes' Top Performers:

• Janiya Jones saved her best career performance for her final one in Green and White, ending up with a personal record of 22 points and eight field goals (8-for-16, 50%) plus six boards.

• Nairobi Lewis went down with authority, blocking her most shots as a Valley student-athlete via five rejections on top of eight boards and a pair of steals.

• Jaeda Murphy has gained a much deserved reputation as a floor general, but even she outdid herself on Tuesday, dishing out a career-best nine assists alongside 11 points for a near double-double while swiping a contest-most three takeaways.

• Desiree Smith just missed doubling up in the stat sheet as well, hauling in an MVSU-high dozen rebounds in addition to nine points.

• Sydnei Marshall and Kylah McCullers each cashed in five buckets each, the former adding four free throws and a triple to log 15 points whereas the latter had one trey and one freebie to finish at an even 12.

Next:

• The 2025-26 women's campaign has concluded with the Devilettes earning eight victories, one in the postseason for the second straight year, and a non-conference triumph over Lipscomb.

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