Ashland, OH – Bluefield State University women's basketball fell short against Ashland 69-55 on the road. The Big Blue move to 0-2 overall.
Ashland set the tone early, grabbing a 19-16 lead after the opening quarter. Though the Big Blue kept the pressure on, the Eagles used a steady second-quarter push to build a 32-25 lead going into halftime. Ashland held control throughout the second half, widening the gap before the Big Blue had a late fourth-quarter push behind threes from Mia Little and Naleila Cammack, but the Eagles sealed the 69-55 win over the Big Blue.
Israelle Smith led the Big Blue with 14 points, including four threes. Mia Little chipped in 12 points and three assists, while Azahreya Drayton-Gill grabbed eight rebounds and 10 points.
Final: Bluefield State 55, Ashland 69
Up Next: Bluefield State @ Norfolk State – Tuesday, November 17th @ 6 p.m. - Exhibition
