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  • Columbia knocks off Belmont WBB 84-64

    The Belmont University women’s basketball team (0-3) fell 84-64 to Columbia University (3-0) on Sunday afternoon inside the Curb Event Center, wrapping up the inaugural Nashville Opening Statement tournament.

    Columbia’s blistering shooting—anchored by a 50% overall clip and a 51.9% mark from beyond the arc (14-for-27)—proved too much for the Bruins to overcome.

    Box Score

    Key Stats Breakdown

    • Field Goal Shooting: Columbia shot 50.0% (30-for-60); Belmont shot 40.4%.
    • 3-Point Shooting: Columbia dominated from deep with 14 triples (51.9%), while Belmont struggled at 22.7% (5-for-22).
    • Rebounding: The Lions outrebounded the Bruins 42-31.
    • Turnovers & Defense: Columbia capitalized on 17 Belmont turnovers to score 22 points, while Belmont forced 19 turnovers resulting in 18 points.

    Standout Performances

    • Chelby Jordan (Belmont): The freshman guard notched her first collegiate 20-point game in just her third outing, finishing with 20 points (8-for-12 FG), a game-best 5 assists, and 5 rebounds.
    • Kate McGinnis (Belmont): Continued her hot shooting from deep, sinking four 3-pointers—including a spectacular buzzer-beater from logo range at the end of the first quarter—to finish with 15 points.
    • Kenley McCarn (Belmont): Added 11 points and a team-high 7 rebounds.
    • Riley Weiss (Columbia): The reigning Ivy League Player of the Year scored a game-high 28 points, dropping 21 in the second half alone (including 13 in a dominant fourth quarter).
    • Fliss Henderson & Mia Broom (Columbia): Henderson posted a double-double with 11 points and 13 boards, while Broom added 11 points and 6 steals.

    Game Flow

    • First Quarter: Belmont erased an early 7-point deficit behind a flurry of 3-pointers from Kate McGinnis, closing the frame on an 11-3 run to take a 19-18 lead.
    • Second & Third Quarters: Columbia responded with a 15-4 run in the second quarter to build a 42-31 halftime lead. Belmont fought back to within six points late in the third, but the Lions maintained a 55-44 edge heading into the final period.
    • Fourth Quarter: Columbia put the game away with a decisive 17-5 scoring run fueled by Riley Weiss, outscoring the Bruins 29-20 in the final period to secure the 84-64 victory.

    Looking Ahead

    Belmont continues its five-game homestand with an 11:00 AM Education Day matchup against Troy on Friday (broadcast on ESPN+), followed by a marquee home game against eight-time national champion Tennessee on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

  • 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.