LADY BULLDOGS FALL TO WILBERFORCE IN SECOND ROUND OF HBCUAC TOURNAMET

The Tougaloo College women's basketball team saw its postseason run come to an end with a 68–56 loss to Wilberforce University in the second round of the HBCU Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Tournament.

Despite a strong effort, the Lady Bulldogs were unable to overcome Wilberforce's offensive push, bringing their season to a close.

Leading the way for Tougaloo was Shalayne Morgan, who finished with 22 points to pace the Lady Bulldogs offensively. Kiersten Haynes added a career-high 13 points, providing a spark for Tougaloo, while Brayland Ferguson contributed 10 points in the contest.

On the defensive end, HBCUAC Defensive Player of the Year Makaila Brown delivered a dominant performance on the boards, pulling down a game-high 21 rebounds. Ferguson also made a strong impact on the glass, finishing with 15 rebounds.

The Lady Bulldogs showed resilience throughout the season and in conference play, finishing the 2025–26 campaign with a 9–14 overall record and a 7–5 mark in HBCU Athletic Conference play.

With a strong core of returning players and several standout individual performances throughout the year, Tougaloo looks to build on the experience gained this season as the program continues to develop in the HBCU Athletic Conference.