Women’s Basketball Travels Down I-65 to Take on North Alabama
Game 3: Fisk University Lady Bulldogs at the Univeristy of North Alabama
Date/Time: Thursday November 6, 2025, 11:00 a.m. (CST)
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FLORENCE, Ala. - The Fisk University Lady Bulldog Women's Basketball team is off to their best start in the 21st century as they prepare to face NCAA Division I opponent, the University of North Alabama. Their impressive 2-0 start becomes even more notable given that three starters have been sidelined due to injuries. In the victory over Brewton-Parker, Fisk played without Ish Suttington and Sariyah Williams, both highly recruited junior college transfers. Despite these absences, sophomore Kayla Lee stepped up, scoring a career-high 29 points in the 59-56 win. The following day, without starting point guard Harmonie Bolton, Lee scored 28 points, and was supported by freshman Ari Branch's 22, to help avenge a 2024 Homecoming loss to the University of Mobile.
Historic Start and Overcoming Early Adversity
The Fisk University Lady Bulldog Women's Basketball team has opened the season with unprecedented success, marking their best start in the 21st century as they prepare for a significant matchup against NCAA Division I opponent, the University of North Alabama. Beginning the season with a 2-0 record is especially impressive considering the challenges the team has faced with injuries to three key starters.
Victory Over Brewton-Parker: Stepping Up in the Absence of Starters
In their hard-fought win over Brewton-Parker, the Lady Bulldogs were forced to compete without Ish Suttington and Sariyah Williams, both of whom are highly recruited junior college transfers. Despite the absence of these crucial players, sophomore Kayla Lee rose to the occasion, delivering a career-high 29 points and leading her team to a 59-56 triumph.
Redemption Against University of Mobile: New Faces Contribute
The following day, Fisk faced the University of Mobile without starting point guard Harmonie Bolton. Once again, Kayla Lee provided leadership and scoring power, contributing 28 points. Freshman Ari Branch made a significant impact as well, scoring 22 points and helping the Bulldogs secure a victory that avenged their 2024 Homecoming loss to the same opponent.
Player Recognition and Game Preview
Sophomore Kayla Lee was honored as the HBCU Athletic Conference's Player of the Week, a testament to her remarkable performances in recent games. As the team prepares for their matchup against North Alabama, the status of key starters Harmonie Bolton, Ish Suttington, and Sariyah Williams remains uncertain and will be determined at game time.
Scouting the Opponent
North Alabama enters the contest following a victory over UT Martin, achieved through a well-balanced offensive approach. Both Fisk and UNA are focused on minimizing turnovers to improve their efficiency; Fisk recorded 31 turnovers against the University of Mobile, while UNA committed 21 in their matchup against UT Martin.
Next Up:
The Lady Bulldogs will play their first home game of the season when they take on Simmons College for Homecoming.