Women's Basketball
Rust College Women’s Basketball Captures 2026 HBCUAC Tournament Championship
March 04, 2026
Holly Springs, Miss. — The Rust College Lady Bearcats are conference champions once again!
Rust College’s Lauren Bennett Named HBCUAC Newcomer of the Week
March 03, 2026
Holly Springs, Miss. — Rust College women’s basketball standout Lauren Bennett has been named the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Newcomer of the Week for the week of February 9–15, the conference announced.
Rust College’s Patsy Johnson Named HBCUAC Offensive Player of the Week
March 02, 2026
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. — Rust College women’s basketball standout Patsy Johnson has been named the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Women’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week for the week of February 2–8, the conference announced.
Rust College's Lauren Bennett Earns HBCUAC Newcomer of the Week Honors
January 16, 2026
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. — Rust College women’s basketball standout Lauren Bennett has been named the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Newcomer of the Week for the week of January 5–11, following a dominant performance that helped anchor the Bearcats on the court.
Rust College’s Patsy Johnson Named HBCUAC Women’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week
November 28, 2025
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – Rust College women’s basketball standout Patsy Johnson has been named the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Women’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week for the week of November 17–23, following a dominant two-game performance that powered the Bearcats to a pair of victories.
Rust College’s Patsy Johnson Named to Women's Basketball All-HBCUAC Preseason First Team
October 20, 2025
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS — Rust College Women’s Basketball standout Patsy Johnson has been named to the Women's Basketball All-HBCUAC Preseason First Team, as announced by the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) this week.
Rust College Ignites the Court with Inaugural Bearcat Madness Event
October 03, 2025
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – Rust College Athletics is set to bring the energy to Holly Springs with its first-ever Bearcat Madness, a special event for students, alumni, and community members to celebrate the start of the 2025-26 basketball season.
Rust College Women’s Basketball Unveils 2025-26 Season Schedule
October 01, 2025
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – The Rust College Women’s Basketball program has officially released its 2025-26 season schedule, featuring an exciting lineup of home games, returning talent, and fresh new faces ready to make their mark.
Rust College Announces Addition of Mychala Linzy as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
September 29, 2025
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – Rust College Athletics has announced the hiring of Mychala Linzy as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach.
Rust College Women's Basketball Season Concludes with a Hard-Fought Tournament Run
March 03, 2025
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – The Rust College Bearcats Women's Basketball team wrapped up an eventful season with a bittersweet finish in the inaugural HBCUAC Athletic Conference Tournament. As the 7th-seed team, the Bearcats battled fiercely in the second round against 2nd-seed Dillard University, ultimately falling 57-59 in a nail-biting contest. The game remained close throughout until the final 30 seconds, when a series of costly turnovers allowed Dillard to build a lead and seal the victory with critical free throws.
Rust College’s Patsy Johnson Named HBCUAC Women's Basketball Offensive Player of the Week
January 23, 2025
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – Rust College Women’s Basketball star Patsy Johnson has been named the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Offensive Player of the Week for the week of January 13-19 following a string of dominant performances. This marks Johnson’s first Player of the Week honor this season, further establishing her as one of the conference’s top offensive threats.
Rust College’s Michaela Payton Named HBCUAC Women’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week
January 15, 2025
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – Rust College Women’s Basketball standout Michaela Payton has been named the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Defensive Player of the Week for the week of January 6-12. Payton’s stellar defensive performances helped secure her second conference award of the season, solidifying her as one of the league's premier players.
Rust College Women’s Basketball Dominates in First HBCUAC Crossover Pod Series
January 08, 2025
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – The Rust College Women’s Basketball team made a statement during their first HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) crossover pod series, held from December 14 through December 17 in Wilberforce, Ohio. The Lady Bearcats won two out of three games, showcasing their skill and determination as they climbed to 8th in the conference standings with an overall record of 5-8.
Rust College Women’s Basketball Announces 2024-2025 Season Schedule and Ticket Options in New HBCU Athletic Conference
November 04, 2024
HOLLY SPRINGS, MS – Rust College Women’s Basketball is thrilled to announce its official 2024-2025 season schedule as the program transitions into the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC), a dynamic and competitive league comprised of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities. After years of success in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC), including capturing three consecutive tournament championships, Rust College now brings its elite talent and tradition to this new stage.
Rust College Names Jaleesa Sams as New Head Women’s Basketball Coach
October 23, 2024
Rust College is proud to announce the appointment of Jaleesa Sams as the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach for the Bearcats. With an impressive background in both playing and coaching, Sams brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the program, ready to build on the team’s success and guide student-athletes to new heights.
Coach Jackson Lands On Achieving Coaching Excellence Honor Roll For Second Straight Season
April 20, 2024
The Rust College women's basketball program is grateful to be led by one of the best Head Coaches in the NAIA and one who is equally as proud of his alma mater, as Head Coach Eric Jackson Jr. made the Achieving Coaching Excellence Honor Roll in back-to-back campaigns per the release for 2024.