The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Lady Buccaneer basketball team fell to the Lady Panthers of Philander Smith University on Tuesday night, 92-34, at the Dr. Crawford J. Mims Gymnasium in Little Rock, Arkansas. UVI falls to 0-9 on the season and 0-5 in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference play.
Freshman guard Ashukamayah Phillips led the Lady Bucs on offense and defense with 15 points and three steals, respectively.
Junior forward Sydney Taylor was aggressive on the boards as she recorded a season-high 11 rebounds for the Buccaneers.
For the Lady Panthers, Isis Isom had 16 points to lead the way.
The Lady Buccaneers return to action on Thursday, January 11 as they continue their road trip stopping in Holly Springs, Mississippi to take on Rust College in another GCAC conference game. This matchup can be viewed on Channel 120 of the HBCU+ app.
About UVI Athletics
The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and, as of July 1, 2023, competes in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC). Entering the 2023-24 season, the Buccaneers will begin their 17th season of athletic competition. As the only Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the Caribbean, UVI currently sponsors six sports, including men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s basketball, and men’s and women’s outdoor track and field. For more information on UVI Athletics, visit UVIAthletics.com.