Blue Mountain Christian University defeated Tougaloo College 82-57 on Saturday at Tyler Gym, completing a season sweep of the Bulldogs in a Homecoming matchup.
The Toppers took control with a 20-5 first quarter, holding Tougaloo to 15.4% shooting from the field. They allowed just five points in the second quarter and led 32-10 at halftime. Tougaloo scored 47 points after the break, but Blue Mountain Christian held on for the win.
Lena Taylor led the Toppers with 17 points, making five 3-pointers. Channing Lane added 12 points and a game-high 15 rebounds, along with five assists and three steals. Dominique Collins scored 12 off the bench, while McKenzie Williams and Brooklyn Hodum each had 11.
Blue Mountain Christian shot 41.8% from the field and 39.3% from 3-point range, making 11 3-pointers. The Toppers outrebounded Tougaloo 43-25 and scored 25 points off 25 Bulldogs turnovers. The teams’ earlier meeting was a 67-62 Blue Mountain Christian victory in the season opener.
