Lady Pioneers Top Arkansas Baptist Jayvee 60-55
North Arkansas College opened its season 2-0 after a win in Little Rock on Tuesday night.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Basketball
The North Arkansas College Lady Pioneers defeated the Arkansas Baptist College Jayvee 60-55 in Little Rock on Tuesday night. The win moved the Lady Pioneers to 2-0 on the season after they opened play on Saturday.
Why it matters
The result gives the Lady Pioneers a 2-0 start as they continue a schedule that includes a Saturday game in Neosho, Mo. Early results like this one help set the team's pace for the season.
Desiree Allen scored 23 points, the only Lady Pioneer in double figures, while Rayleigh Turner added nine points, four rebounds and two steals. Cailyn Sullivan led the team with two blocks and tied Turner for the team lead with four rebounds.
The players
North Arkansas College Lady Pioneers
The women's basketball team of North Arkansas College, a community college program that competes in junior college athletics.
Arkansas Baptist College
A historically Black private college in Little Rock, Arkansas, whose Jayvee squad lost to the Lady Pioneers in this game.
The details
The Lady Pioneers played the Arkansas Baptist College Jayvee in Little Rock after opening the season on Saturday and playing in the Crowder Classic on Friday night. Valley Springs freshman scored eight points and Addie Overturff added six, while Annabelle Perry and Cailyn Sullivan each scored five.
Timeline
Friday night: Lady Pioneers played in the Crowder Classic.
Saturday: Lady Pioneers opened the season.
Tuesday night: Lady Pioneers defeated Arkansas Baptist Jayvee 60-55 in Little Rock.
Saturday: Lady Pioneers scheduled to play in Neosho, Mo.
Season Trajectory
The Lady Pioneers opened their season with a Crowder Classic appearance followed by a home-state win, giving them a 2-0 record early in the year. Their opening stretch sets up a road trip to Neosho, Mo., on Saturday.
The Lady Pioneers' 2-0 start gives them an early cushion in the standings as they head to Neosho, Mo., on Saturday. Fans following the team's schedule can track the next game against that opponent.
The takeaway
Early wins help a team build momentum, and the Lady Pioneers' 2-0 start shows a balanced scoring effort led by Desiree Allen's 23 points. Tracking how the team performs on the road in Neosho will show whether that momentum carries forward.
What happens next
The Lady Pioneers are scheduled to play in Neosho, Mo., on Saturday.
Further reading
For more on local college hoops, see Basketball coverage across Little Rock.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Harrison Daily.
