Jackson, Miss.- The Blue Mountain Christian University women's basketball team opened its 2026-27 season on a winning note Monday evening, defeating Tougaloo College 67-62 at Kroger Gym.
The Toppers used a balanced offensive effort and a strong presence on the glass to secure their first victory of the season, highlighted by three players scoring in double figures.
Channing Lane led the way offensively for BMCU, coming off the bench to score a team-high 18 points on an efficient 7-of-10 shooting performance. Lane also contributed six rebounds and two steals in 24 minutes of action.
Lena Taylor provided a strong all-around performance, finishing with 15 points, eight rebounds and a team-high four steals.
Taylor connected on two three-pointers and added five points from the free-throw line.
McKenzie Williams made her presence felt in the paint, recording a double-double with 11 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.
Williams collected four offensive rebounds and added a blocked shot to her performance.
Isabella Aversa also reached double figures, contributing 10 points and five rebounds, while
Brooklyn Hodum added eight points, connecting on two of her three attempts from beyond the arc.
Tougaloo gained an early advantage in the opening quarter, outscoring BMCU 19-17 through the first 10 minutes of action.
However, the Toppers responded in the second quarter, using an 18-13 scoring advantage to take a 35-32 lead into halftime.
BMCU continued to build on its momentum following the break, outscoring the Bulldogs 15-13 in the third quarter to extend its lead to 50-45 entering the final period.
Both teams scored 17 points in the fourth quarter, allowing the Toppers to maintain their five-point advantage and secure the 67-62 victory.
As a team, BMCU shot 41.1 percent from the field, connecting on 23 of its 56 attempts. The Toppers also knocked down six three-pointers and finished with 44 rebounds, including 16 on the offensive glass.
Defensively, Blue Mountain Christian collected 12 steals and recorded two blocked shots, creating additional opportunities throughout the contest.
The victory gives BMCU a positive start to the 2026-27 campaign as the Toppers look to build momentum heading into the remainder of their early-season schedule.
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