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  • Lipscomb MBB Defeats SIUE 78-77

    Lipscomb Men’s Basketball Edges SIU Edwardsville 78-77 in Thrilling Home Opener

    NASHVILLE — Bisons Weekend came to a dramatic close inside Allen Arena on Saturday night as the Lipscomb University men’s basketball team (1-2) secured a thrilling 78-77 victory over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (2-1).

    A clutch late-game surge—highlighted by a roaring dunk and game-winning free throw—pushed the Bisons past the Cougars to capture their first win of the season.

    Box Score

    How It Happened

    • First Half (Lipscomb 46, SIUE 35): Lipscomb seized early momentum by shooting 50% from the field (15-for-30) and connecting on seven 3-pointers. An 8-0 run fueled by suffocating defense turned nine SIUE turnovers into a 13-4 advantage in points off turnovers, giving the Bisons an 11-point halftime cushion.
    • Second Half (SIUE 42, Lipscomb 32): The Cougars stormed back after the break, dominating the paint (30-16) and outscoring Lipscomb by 10. However, the Bisons relied on steady free-throw shooting (13-for-18) and a +7 rebounding edge to stay within striking distance.
    • The Dramatic Finish: Trailing late, Lipscomb pulled off the comeback when Kennedy Okpara threw down a clutch dunk to tie the game at 77 with 45 seconds remaining. Moments later, Devyn Martin stepped to the line and hit the game-winning free throw with just seven seconds left on the clock to seal the 78-77 win.

    Key Statistics & Standouts

    • Devyn Martin: Led the charge with a monster double-double, posting a team-high 17 points and 10 rebounds.
    • Takai Simpkins: Controlled the floor with 12 points (8-for-10 from the charity stripe) and 5 assists.
    • Kennedy Okpara: Provided a huge spark off the bench with 13 points in just 19 minutes of action.
    • Mateo Esmeraldo: Added 13 points, helping fuel an offensive attack where four of the five starters scored in double figures.

    Up Next

    The Bisons enjoy a week off to recover before hitting the road to face Western Carolina on Saturday, November 14.

  • Lipscomb WBB Dominates Carolina 90-49

    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.

    Up Next

    Box Score

    The Bisons conclude their two-game home stand on Thursday evening, welcoming Mississippi Valley State to Allen Arena for a 6 p.m. tipoff.