Wiley Women’s Basketball Triumphs Over Biblical Studies, Falters Against Langston

The Wiley University women’s basketball team rode a rollercoaster this week, showing flashes of brilliance but also exposing some rough edges. The Lady Wildcats crushed the College of Biblical Studies 93-62, then ran into a wall with an 83-46 loss to No. 10 Langston University.

Let’s dig into what actually happened in both games and spotlight some of the players who really made their mark.

Wiley’s Dominant Performance Against the College of Biblical Studies

In their midweek game at Houston’s Fonde Recreation Center, the Lady Wildcats found themselves down by four with just over four minutes left in the second quarter. They didn’t panic—instead, they strung together a few key plays that flipped the script.

Key Moments and Standout Players

Daviunia Jones and Cailan Hale both hit big layups to tie things up. Then Hale put Wiley ahead with another layup, and they never looked back.

Hale snagged a steal and fed Kelechi Dike for yet another layup, pushing the lead higher. By halftime, Wiley had built a 40-34 advantage, thanks in part to some clutch threes from Brandy Jones and Keimora Banks.

Wiley’s defense really clamped down in the third quarter. The Ambassadors didn’t score a field goal in the last eight minutes, coughing up seven turnovers—five of them steals. That’s the kind of defensive stretch coaches dream about, honestly.

Statistical Highlights

• Kelechi Dike led all scorers with 20 points, plus nine rebounds, four assists, and three steals.
• Daviunia Jones picked up a double-double: 10 points and 10 rebounds.
• Cailan Hale chipped in 10 points and grabbed four boards.
• Alexis Foster added 10 points, four rebounds, and four assists.

Challenges Against No. 10 Langston University

Saturday’s game at Alumni Gymnasium was a totally different story. Langston, ranked No. 10, just overwhelmed Wiley with their speed and pressure.

Wiley turned the ball over 29 times, which led to 33 points for Langston. That’s a tough hill to climb for any team.

The Lady Wildcats also struggled to make shots, hitting just 23.9 percent while Langston shot 43.5 percent. The rebounding battle didn’t go their way either—they got out-rebounded 48-34.

First Half Struggles

There was a brief moment of hope when Moriah Burley finished a layup and-one to put Wiley ahead midway through the first quarter. But then, three quick turnovers let Langston surge ahead by nine at the end of the first.

Langston knocked down two threes to push the lead to 15. Burley tried to keep Wiley in it with a pair of threes, but the Lady Wildcats didn’t hit another field goal in the last seven minutes of the half. By halftime, Langston was up 46-21.

Second Half Efforts

Wiley more or less held their own in the third quarter, but Langston pulled away in the fourth, outscoring them 23-11. Still, a few players stood out:

• Moriah Burley led with 14 points.
• Jessica Nerestant had nine points and four rebounds.
• Alexis Foster put up eight points and three assists.

Looking Ahead: HBCU Athletic Conference Play

The Lady Wildcats sit at 3-2 right now, which isn’t bad, but there’s obvious room for growth. Consistency and taking care of the ball need to be priorities as they head into conference play against Tougaloo College.

Key Focus Areas

What can Wiley do to get better?

• Reducing Turnovers: They’ve got to cut down on giveaways. It’s just too easy for opponents to score off those mistakes.
• Improving Shooting Efficiency: Making more shots—especially open looks—would go a long way.
• Rebounding: They need to battle harder on the boards to keep opponents from getting second chances.

The Lady Wildcats have the talent to make some noise in the HBCU Athletic Conference. If they can tighten up in these areas, who knows—maybe we’ll see them pull off some upsets down the road.

Conclusion

The Wiley University women’s basketball team had a week that really showed both their strengths and some weak spots. They pulled off a strong win over the College of Biblical Studies, showing off their skills on both ends of the court.

But then came a tough loss to Langston University. That game made it clear there are still some hurdles to clear.

They’ll need to cut down on turnovers, shoot more efficiently, and grab more rebounds as conference play approaches. Those three things could make all the difference.

If you want a deeper dive into the Wiley women’s basketball team’s latest games, check out the full story at the Marshall News Messenger.