CLEVELAND, Miss. – The Delta State University women's basketball team earned its first victory of the 2026-27 season Saturday afternoon, defeating Arkansas Tech 65-58 at Walter Sillers Coliseum. The Lady Statesmen were powered by a career-high 30-point performance from
Jariyah Williamson.
Williamson delivered a dominant offensive performance, finishing 11-of-20 from the field and 4-of-8 from beyond the 3-point line. She added seven rebounds, three assists and two steals while playing nearly 36 minutes. Her 30 points marked a new career high.
Adyson Roberts joined Williamson in double figures, contributing 13 points, four rebounds and four steals.
Bramyia Johnson added eight points, while DNaylah Williams finished with five points and eight rebounds.
Delta State trailed 20-16 after the opening quarter but responded with an 18-point second period to take a 34-33 advantage into halftime. Williamson helped fuel the turnaround, scoring 14 points in the first half while connecting on four of her first nine field-goal attempts.
The Lady Statesmen continued to build momentum after the break, outscoring Arkansas Tech 17-14 in the third quarter to carry a four-point advantage into the final period. Delta State maintained control down the stretch, scoring 14 points in the fourth quarter to secure the seven-point victory.
Delta State controlled the glass throughout the contest, finishing with a 44-37 rebounding advantage. The Lady Statesmen also held a significant 14-5 edge in second-chance points and converted 12 of 14 attempts at the free-throw line.
With the victory, Delta State improves to 1-2 on the season and picks up its first win of the campaign.
Up Next: The Lady Statesmen return to action Tuesday as they take on the Cotton Blossoms from the University of Arkansas Monticello.
