SHREVEPORT, La. — The Arkansas Baptist College women's basketball team battled LSU Shreveport on Tuesday night but came up short in a 66-53 road loss on Oct. 27.

The Buffaloes finished with 37 rebounds and 13 steals, creating opportunities on the defensive end while working to overcome shooting difficulties. Arkansas Baptist scored 29 points off the bench and converted 14 of 19 free-throw attempts, but LSU Shreveport's more efficient shooting proved decisive.

Dihlynn Mitchell led Arkansas Baptist with 15 points, connecting on two three-pointers and making five of six free throws. Zaccheya Jackson added nine points and three steals, while Ty' Shelle Harris also scored nine points and grabbed seven offensive rebounds.

Mariyah Moss contributed seven points and four rebounds, and Kaniya Moore added three points, including a three-pointer. Ta'Mya Hughes helped fuel the defensive effort with four steals.

Arkansas Baptist opened with 19 points in the first quarter, matching LSU Shreveport's opening-period production. However, the Buffaloes managed just nine points in the second quarter and seven in the third as the Pilots built their advantage. Arkansas Baptist responded with 18 points in the fourth quarter, but the comeback effort was not enough to close the gap.

LSU Shreveport shot 50 percent from the field, making 27 of 54 attempts, while Arkansas Baptist connected on 17 of 59 shots. The Pilots also held a 39-37 rebounding advantage and finished with 16 assists.

Despite the loss, Arkansas Baptist showed defensive activity with 13 steals and continued to generate scoring opportunities at the free-throw line. The Buffaloes will look to build on those efforts as they continue their early-season schedule.