In a closely contested women's basketball match on November 19, 2023, Belhaven secured a hard-fought victory against St. Thomas (Tex.) with a final score of 64-59. The game took place at The Hangar Dome in Jackson, MS, with an attendance of 40.

The match's first quarter saw St. Thomas take an early lead with a score of 16-8. However, Belhaven made a strong comeback in the second quarter, outscoring their opponents 20-8 and taking a 28-24 lead into halftime.

The third quarter proved crucial for Belhaven, as they extended their lead with a 26-11 run, heading into the final quarter with a 54-35 advantage. St. Thomas fought back in the fourth quarter, outscoring Belhaven 24-10, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit, and Belhaven secured the win with a final score of 64-59.

St. Thomas had notable performances from Ravyn Ellis with 13 points and Ce'Briaya Bell with 12 points.

Both teams showcased competitive play, with Belhaven holding a slight edge in field goal percentage (42.3% to 31.5%) and free throw percentage (76.2% to 55.3%). The game remained intense throughout, with a total of 32 turnovers between the two teams.

Up next, The Celts return home for a match against Mount St. Josephs! Follow ustcelts.com for all scores and updates.