The Mississippi College women's basketball team defeated Shorter University, 51-44, improving to 11-13 on the season and 10-11 in conference play. Kyiah Julian and Amelia Bell scored 12 points each, with Karly Ivy adding 10. Keller Bigham led in rebounds with six. MC shot 38.2% from the field and grabbed 34 boards, while Shorter University shot 33.3% and totaled 28 rebounds.

By the Numbers
  • MC improved to 11-13 on the season and 10-11 in conference play.
  • MC shot 38.2% from the field and gathered 34 rebounds, while Shorter shot 33.3% and totaled 28 rebounds.
State of Play
  • MC is currently in ninth place in the conference standings, half a game back of the University of West Georgia and University of West Florida.
  • The top eight teams in the conference advance to the tournament, with the top four seeds hosting the lower four seeds on Tuesday, March 5 on campus sites.
  • The Choctaws have three games remaining on the regular season with two against Delta State University and a visit to West Georgia.
Bottom Line

The Mississippi College women's basketball team secured a crucial victory to stay in contention for a Gulf South Conference Tournament berth, with a key upcoming match against Delta State University.