Southwest Mississippi women edge Hinds for first win

Southwest Mississippi’s women’s basketball team earned its first victory of the season Thursday, defeating Hinds 63-61 at home. The Lady Bears improved to 1-1.

The teams traded leads throughout the game, including seven changes in the third quarter. Hinds led 27-25 at halftime, but Southwest tied the score at 42 entering the fourth.

Karissa Baker scored seven consecutive points to open the final quarter, helping Southwest build a 49-44 lead. Hinds rallied to go ahead 54-53 with 2:22 left, but Hai’ley Brumfield answered with a 3-pointer to put the Lady Bears back in front.

After Hinds moved ahead 57-56, Mercedes Dorsey scored to restore Southwest’s lead. Brumfield made one free throw with 17 seconds left, and Dorsey grabbed the rebound after Brumfield missed her second attempt and scored on the putback. Brumfield then made two free throws after a Hinds basket to help seal the 63-61 win.

Dorsey led Southwest with 12 points. Baker scored 11, including nine in the second half, while Brumfield had 10 points and made five of six free throws. Jenna Allen scored nine points on three 3-pointers, including two in the opening minutes.

“Learned a lot, I mean a great college basketball game. I’m glad we got the win, and we can learn a lot from it,” coach Brent Harris said.

The Lady Bears were scheduled to host Coastal Alabama North on Saturday, Nov. 7, according to the team’s announcement.

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