Paragould, Ark.- The Blue Mountain Christian University women's basketball team continued its undefeated start to the season Tuesday evening, defeating Crowley's Ridge College 86-44 at the Carter Activities Center.
The Toppers improved to 5-0 on the season behind a strong offensive performance that saw three players score in double figures.
BMCU wasted little time establishing control of the game, outscoring Crowley's Ridge 26-4 in the opening quarter. The Pioneers responded with a 17-9 advantage in the second quarter, but the Toppers maintained a 35-21 lead heading into halftime.
Blue Mountain Christian regained its offensive rhythm in the second half, outscoring Crowley's Ridge 21-13 in the third quarter before closing the game with a 30-point fourth quarter to secure the 42-point victory.
Channing Lane led the Toppers with 16 points, shooting 7-of-11 from the field while adding six rebounds and four assists.
Branna Quinn provided an offensive spark in the fourth quarter, scoring all 14 of her points in the final period. Quinn was perfect from the field, connecting on all four of her three-point attempts while adding two free throws.
McKenzie Williams added 12 points and a team-high eight rebounds, while
Lena Taylor contributed nine points.
Isabella Aversa and
Keyauna Foote each finished with eight points.
As a team, BMCU shot 51.7 percent from the field and 39.3 percent from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 three-pointers.
The Toppers also recorded 23 assists, 10 steals and 35 bench points.
The victory keeps Blue Mountain Christian unbeaten through its first five games of the 2026-27 season.
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