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78
Winner UNC Pembroke UNCP 8-10,8-3 Conference Carolinas
75
Barton Barton 11-8,7-4 Conference Carolinas
Winner
UNC Pembroke UNCP
8-10,8-3 Conference Carolinas
78
Final
75
Barton Barton
11-8,7-4 Conference Carolinas
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
UNC Pembroke UNCP 11 18 21 28 78
Barton Barton 26 16 23 10 75

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Morgan Sheehan, Assistant AD/Communications & Strategic Initiatives

Big Fourth Quarter Helps Women's Basketball Rally By Barton

WILSON – The UNC Pembroke women's basketball team trailed by 24 points in the first half but rallied to outscore Barton 28-10 in the fourth quarter to secure an 78-75 comeback victory over the Bulldogs on Wednesday evening inside Wilson Gymnasium. 

The Braves (8-10, 8-3 CC) have now won their last four games and improve to 16-6 all-time against Barton when playing in Wilson. The setback for the Bulldogs (11-8, 7-4 CC) snapped a three-game win streak and are now 4-4 when playing at home. 

 
THE BASICS
SCORE: UNC Pembroke 78, Barton 75
RECORDS: UNC Pembroke 8-10, 8-3 CC; Barton 11-8, 7-4
LOCATION: Wilson, N.C. (Wilson Gymnasium)
HOW IT HAPPENED
1ST QUARTER
The first quarter saw Barton establish control early with a strong offensive performance, leading to a 26-11 advantage over UNC Pembroke. Leah Hampton contributed significantly, hitting a 3-pointer and a fastbreak layup to give the Bulldogs a 7-0 lead. Bre'Asia Washington scored the first points for UNC Pembroke at the 7:18 mark, but Barton maintained their momentum with consistent scoring, including a late jumper by Lauren Mingo to close the period with the hosts holding a 26-11 advantage. 
2ND QUARTER
Makayla Noble led Barton with a strong start in the second quarter, scoring seven of her team's first nine points, including a layup and a jumper to extend the Barton lead out to 33-11 just two minutes into the period. Tiana Spann stopped the Barton scoring run with a jumper, followed by a Breanna Perry three-pointer with six minutes remaining in the half to cut the UNCP deficit back to 37-16. The Braves finished the half on a 13-5 run capped off with a layup from Breanna Perry as time expired to send the teams to the locker rooms with Barton leading 42-29. 
3RD QUARTER
Barton led the third quarter with a strong offensive showing, hitting 10 of their 17 field goal attempts. Bre'Asia Washington contributed early for the Braves converting on an old-fashioned three-point play to cut the UNC Pembroke deficit back to 42-32 at the 9:40 mark. Despite Bre'Asia Washington's efforts, Barton maintained their lead, aided by a layup from Mingo at 3:08, extending their advantage to 57-43. Anastasia Sinclair added a fastbreak layup and free throw with 11 seconds left, but Barton's Celeste Bailey made good on a layup as time expired to give the hosts a 65-50 lead heading into the final period.
4TH QUARTER
The Braves staged a significant comeback in the final period, overcoming a deficit to secure a 78-75 victory against Barton. Bre'Asia Washington was instrumental, scoring multiple times, including a layup at 3:47 and making key free throws in the final seconds. Natalie Evington's 3-pointer with 52 seconds remaining gave the visitors a critical lead at 74-73. Despite Barton's efforts, including a late layup by Lauren Mingo, the Braves maintained their edge with Bre'Asia Washington's final free throws sealing the win.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
+ Bre'Asia Washington finished with a career and game-high 31 points in 39 minutes. The junior flirted with a double-double with eight rebounds, while dishing out six assists and two steals. 
+ Tiana Spann matched a career-high with 14 points on a 5-for-5 shooting performance. Spann pulled down seven defensive rebounds and finished with a pair of steals. 
+ Natalie Evington added nine points while Breanna Perry turned in eight points. 
NOTABLES
+ UNC Pembroke shot 43.1 percent from the field, while Barton shot 47.7 percent from the field. 
+ The Braves held Barton to 3-for-17 (17.6%) shooting from the field in the fourth quarter, while UNCP went 8-for-12 (66.6%) from the floor during the final period. 
+ The Black & Gold outscored the Bulldogs 49-33 in the second half, and posted a 28-10 scoring advantage in the fourth quarter. 
+ UNCP went 24-for-34 from the free throw line and scored 15 points in transition. 
UP NEXT
The Braves will hit the road to Tigerville, S.C. on Saturday to face North Greenville. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. inside Hayes Gymnasium. 
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BACK THE BRAVES
Fans can help support the UNC Pembroke Women's Basketball program by joining the Braves Club. To find out more information about the Braves Club, visit UNCPBraves.com/BravesClub or email braves.club@uncp.edu.
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