# SEC Women's Basketball: Arkansas Razorbacks Defeats Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 95-90

**Published:** 2026-11-12 — **By:** Stacy Stanfield
**Category:** games — **Type:** game-recap
**Source:** https://secscouts.com/news/sec-women-s-basketball-arkansas-razorbacks-defeats-arkansas-pine-bluff-golden-lions-95-90

**Teams:** [Arkansas](https://secscouts.com/arkansas/)

**Players:** [Grace McCallop](https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5311855/grace-mccallop), [Jianna Morris](https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5177806/jianna-morris), [Emily Robinson](https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5178475/emily-robinson), [D'Asia Thomas-Harris](https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5174418/dasia-thomas-harris)


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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (11/11/2026) — The Arkansas Razorbacks survived a fierce challenge from the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions, pulling away for a 95-90 victory at Bud Walton Arena on Wednesday to open the 2026 women's basketball season.

## How It Happened

The game featured a see-saw first quarter that saw the lead change twice and the score tied twice, with Arkansas-Pine Bluff showing no intimidation on the road. Jailah Pelly put the Golden Lions ahead by drilling a three-pointer, then added a layup off a Ruth Banjoko assist to push the lead to 12-11. Indiya Bowen extended the advantage to 15-13 with a three-pointer, and Tyra Taylor connected twice from 25 feet — the second pushing Arkansas-Pine Bluff ahead 20-13 with 3:41 remaining in the opening quarter.

That's when Arkansas caught fire. The Razorbacks erupted for a 14-0 run, with Jianna Morris providing the decisive blows — she knocked down consecutive three-pointers to close the quarter, the second coming with just five seconds on the clock, sending Arkansas into the second period ahead 27-20.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff refused to fold. The Golden Lions clawed back in the second quarter, with Pelly burying another three-pointer to trim the deficit to 42-37, before Arkansas closed the half on a strong note to lead 48-41 at the break.

The Razorbacks seized control in the third quarter. Kyiah Prestridge knocked down a three-pointer off a Grace McCallop assist to push the lead to 59-47, and Kateri Poole connected from 23 feet — again assisted by McCallop — to stretch the advantage to 70-52 at the 3:13 mark. Arkansas led 77-60 heading into the fourth quarter.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff mounted a determined rally in the final period, cutting the deficit to single digits. But Jianna Morris converted two free throws with five seconds remaining to push Arkansas to 91-85, and the Razorbacks held on for the five-point final margin.

## Turning Point

The decisive sequence came in the closing minutes of the first quarter. Staring at a seven-point deficit, Arkansas unleashed a 14-0 run that inverted the scoreboard. Morris' back-to-back three-pointers — the last with the buzzer nearly sounded — swung a seven-point Golden Lions advantage into a seven-point Razorbacks lead and established a momentum the Golden Lions spent the remainder of the game chasing.

## Star of the Game

Jianna Morris led Arkansas with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Her three-pointers during the decisive first-quarter run proved pivotal, and her free throws late in the fourth quarter helped fend off the Golden Lions' comeback bid. D'Asia Thomas-Harris added 14 points and 6 rebounds, Emily Robinson contributed 13 points and 4 rebounds, and Grace McCallop chipped in 12 points and a game-high 5 assists.

For Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Indiya Bowen was relentless with 21 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists, while Pelly nearly matched her with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Jakyra Jackson added 18 points and 6 rebounds. All four Golden Lions starters who appeared in the top performers data reached double figures.

## What It Means

The victory opens Arkansas' season at home, though the box score reveals areas for development. The Razorbacks shot just 40% from the field and 23% from three — both marks below their opponent's shooting efficiency (47% FG, 31% 3PT). Arkansas-Pine Bluff also hung within one rebound of the Razorbacks on the glass (41 to 43). The margin that made the difference: Arkansas committed just 13 turnovers to the Golden Lions' 19, a six-possession swing that proved decisive in a game settled by five.

For Arkansas-Pine Bluff, the competitive final scoreline reflects genuine capability. Three players scoring 18 or more points and all four top performers reaching double figures signals an offense-first identity that will challenge opponents throughout the season. The Golden Lions leave Fayetteville with a loss but with the kind of performance that builds confidence for the road ahead.

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*Original article: [SEC Women's Basketball: Arkansas Razorbacks Defeats Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 95-90](https://secscouts.com/news/sec-women-s-basketball-arkansas-razorbacks-defeats-arkansas-pine-bluff-golden-lions-95-90) — SEC Scouts*