WILSON, N.C. – The Livingstone College women's basketball team opened its 2026-27 season Monday evening with a competitive matchup against Barton College, falling 77-72 at Wilson Gymnasium.
The Blue Bears came out strong, taking a 22-21 lead after the first quarter. Livingstone continued to battle throughout the contest, but Barton used a strong second-quarter performance to take a 45-41 advantage into halftime. Both teams scored 13 points in the third quarter before Barton held on in the final period to secure the five-point victory.
Nielle Reaves led the Blue Bears offensively with an impressive 25-point performance, shooting 9-of-16 from the field. Jasmine Day-Cox added 14 points and dished out a team-high eight assists, while Jasiyah Crawford contributed 10 points and three steals.
Livingstone finished the night with 72 points, shooting 44.4 percent from the field while recording 15 steals and 18 assists. The Blue Bears also made their presence felt in transition, scoring 17 fast-break points.
The Lady Blue Bears will return home on Thursday, Nov. 12, for their first home game of the season against the University of Mount Olive. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m.
