PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Arkansas Baptist College women's basketball team faced a tough road test Monday evening, falling to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, 84-50, at H.O. Clemmons Arena.

The Lady Buffaloes (0-3) opened the contest competitively, keeping pace with the Golden Lions through the first quarter. Arkansas Baptist trailed just 18-17 after the opening 10 minutes, showing early offensive rhythm and the ability to compete with its Division I opponent.

However, UAPB took control in the second quarter, outscoring the Lady Tigers 25-7 to build a 43-24 advantage at halftime. The Golden Lions continued to extend their lead in the second half, scoring 22 points in the third quarter and 19 in the fourth.

Isis Woods led Arkansas Baptist offensively with 15 points, including four three-pointers. Woods also contributed three rebounds, two assists and two steals.

Ty Shelle Harris provided a spark off the bench, finishing with eight points on 4-of-6 shooting from the field. Dihlynn Mitchell also scored eight points, while Ta Mya Hughes added six points and five rebounds.

JaMya Gooch contributed four points, and Shanice Ferguson and Janiya Harper added three points apiece.

Arkansas Baptist finished the afternoon shooting 39.1 percent (18-of-46) from the field and 33.3 percent (4-of-12) from beyond the arc. The Lady Buffaloes also recorded 31 rebounds and 10 steals.

UAPB was led by Jailah Pelly, who scored 17 points, and Indiya Bowen, who added 15 points. The Golden Lions shot 50 percent from the field and held a significant advantage in points in the paint (58-26) and points off turnovers (41-11).

Despite the setback, the Lady Buffs will look to build on the positives from their opening-quarter performance as they continue their early-season schedule.