Lipscomb WBB Dominates Carolina 90-49

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Lipscomb Dominates Carolina University 90-49 in Home Opener Showcase

NASHVILLE — On National Bison Day and Bisons Weekend on campus, it was all Bisons for the Lipscomb University women’s basketball team (1-2) on Saturday afternoon at Allen Arena. Pushed by a balanced attack and a stifling defensive effort, Lipscomb cruised to a 90-49 victory over Carolina University (0-2).

How It Happened

After Carolina’s Alexis Gibbs opened the scoring with a 3-pointer, Taliah Lee answered immediately for Lipscomb at the 9:12 mark. That spark ignited a 10-3 run featuring a layup and free throw from McKayla Miller, a transition bucket from Lee, and another layup by Miller.

The Bruins clawed back to make it a one-point game at 12-11 late in the first quarter, but Lipscomb closed the period on a 5-0 push—capped by a Hannah Richardson basket inside—to take a 17-11 lead.

The Bisons blew the game open in the second quarter. Leading 21-11 following baskets from Lee and Miller, Lipscomb unleashed a dominant 10-0 run. Defense fueled the surge as Hope Counts and Miller notched steals, Counts added a block, and CarolinaU went scoreless for nearly five minutes. CC Quigley caught fire down the stretch of the half, scoring a layup, a free throw, and a deep 3-pointer to help stretch the halftime advantage to 39-21.

Lipscomb didn’t let up after the break. Counts and Miller opened the third quarter with back-to-back triples, and a subsequent 12-0 run pushed the lead to 57-23. Miller continued her stellar play with six quick points down the stretch, sending the Bisons into the fourth quarter firmly in control at 69-34.

The Bisons capped off the afternoon with a dominant closing surge. Up 74-47 late in the fourth, Lipscomb rattled off a 16-0 run, featuring stellar defensive plays—including a block by Richardson and a steal and layup by Elena Bertrand—before closing out the 41-point victory.

Herd Notes & Key Statistics

Historic Home Openers: With the win, the Bisons improve to 15-12 in home openers since the 2000-01 season.
Total Team Effort: In a rare and impressive team feat, all 11 active Lipscomb players scored at least two points.
CC Quigley (22 PTS, 7 REB): Led all scorers with 22 points in just 22 minutes off the bench, shooting an efficient 8-of-11.
McKayla Miller (21 PTS, 7 REB, 2 BLK): Put up an elite stat line on 7-of-9 shooting.
Supporting Cast: Lexi Primus and Taliah Lee each chipped in 10 points, Mia Smith dished out five assists, and Hope Counts anchored the defense with three steals and two blocks.