NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Delta State University women’s basketball team used a dominant fourth quarter and balanced scoring to beat Trevecca Nazarene 76-67 Saturday afternoon. The Lady Statesmen closed out their regular-season road schedule with a key Gulf South Conference victory.
Delta State (16–10, 14–7 GSC) outscored the Trojans 29–23 in the final period, shooting 53.3% in the fourth quarter to pull away after entering with a 47–44 lead. The team finished the game shooting 43.3% from the field and 38.1% from three-point range, while holding Trevecca to 3-of-15 from beyond the arc.
Depth proved crucial for Delta State, with the bench outscoring Trevecca’s reserves 28–5. Adyson Roberts led all scorers with a career-high 15 points on 5-of-12 shooting, including two three-pointers. Roberts also added four rebounds and five assists. Dakiya Toney contributed 12 points and seven rebounds, while Alyse Holliman scored 10 points on perfect shooting. Madi Kate Vuncannon added 10 points, including two threes, and Jariyah Williamson facilitated with nine points and a game-high nine assists.
The Lady Statesmen committed only seven turnovers while forcing 18, converting those into 18 points. Trevecca (16–9, 13–7 GSC) was led by Jordan Gillies, who scored 32 points on 11-of-24 shooting and 9-of-10 free throws. Cheyenne Trotter posted a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds, but the Trojans struggled to produce consistent offense outside Gillies.
After a close first quarter that ended 20–19 in favor of Delta State, the Lady Statesmen had a cold second period, shooting just 2-of-13. They responded with a 21-point third quarter to regain control and then delivered their best offensive performance in the fourth, aided by perimeter shooting and an 11-of-12 effort at the free-throw line. Delta State led for more than 21 minutes and built its largest lead of 11 points late in the game.
The victory boosts Delta State’s postseason prospects and adds an impressive road win to its record. The team will host Mississippi College on Senior Night next Friday at Walter Sillers Coliseum, with festivities scheduled between the women’s and men’s games.
