Friday's Women's Basketball Roundup

The Mercer women's basketball team scored a big win in the rebounding column and bridged the first and second quarters with a 16-3 run that gave it the lead for good on the way to a 59-48 win over Charleston Southern on Friday evening in Hawkins Arena. It was the second-straight home win for the Bears (3-3) who posted a 50-37 disparity in the rebounding column, including an impressive 19 offensive boards. It was the fourth road setback of the season for the Buccaneers (1-5) who saw their two-game series win streak stopped in the process as well.

UNCG 79, Livingstone 41

The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) women's basketball team cruised to a 79-41 win over the Livingstone Blue Bears in non-conference action on Friday night at Fleming Gymnasium. The Spartans were led by junior guard Jaila Lee, who tied for the team lead with 13 points while hauling seven rebounds and notching an assist as well as a steal.

Western Carolina 71, Presbyterian 41

Vanderbilt 104, Samford 59

The Samford women's basketball team dropped a 104-59 decision at Vanderbilt Friday evening at Memorial Gymnasium. With the loss, Samford dropped its season record to 2-5. Vanderbilt improved its mark to 6-0 with the win. Sadie Stetson led Samford with 15 points, making 5-of-10 shots from three-point range. Kennedy Langham had 10 points and four assists for the Bulldogs. Emily Bowman added eight points and eight rebounds for Samford.