The University of Mount Olive women's basketball team secured a 62-57 victory over Southern Wesleyan, with sophomore Laila Anderson's go-ahead layup being the highlight in the Conference Carolinas matchup.

By the Numbers
  • Anderson led the game with 18 points, supported by senior Reagan Hune with 16 points and junior Tiandria Tucker with 14 points.
  • UMO shot 34.3% from the floor (23-of-67) and 28.0% from beyond the arc (7-of-25), while SWU shot 44.7% (21-of-47) from the field.
State of Play
  • UMO snaps a three-game losing streak and improves to 8-17 overall and 6-11 in conference play.
  • SWU falls to 11-16 this season with a 9-8 record in league play.
What's Next

The Trojans will conclude the regular season on February 28 by hosting rival Barton in Conference Carolinas action at 5 p.m.

Bottom Line

The University of Mount Olive women's basketball team's victory over Southern Wesleyan marked a significant turnaround after a losing streak, positioning them for a strong finish in the Conference Carolinas regular season.