https://rustathletics.com en-us https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260303q54sum Holly Springs, Miss. — The Rust College Lady Bearcats are conference champions once again! Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260303q54sum https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260301lm6nf4 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. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260301lm6nf4 https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260301knwqql 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. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260301knwqql https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260115rh309q 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. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260115rh309q https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251127jyzk9n 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. Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251127jyzk9n https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251015j5rdt0 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. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251015j5rdt0 https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250930hxfj8v 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. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250930hxfj8v https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250926mri5o9 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. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250926mri5o9 https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250924pcv0c8 HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – Rust College Athletics has announced the hiring of Mychala Linzy as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250924pcv0c8 https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250302k69j99 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. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250302k69j99 https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250122mxgi2u 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. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250122mxgi2u https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250115njqscu 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. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250115njqscu https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250107raf472 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. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250107raf472 https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241104im5w2r 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. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241104im5w2r https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241022rqrzgg 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. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241022rqrzgg https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240420ytrj51 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. Sat, 20 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240420ytrj51 https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240316uf11j1 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240316uf11j1 https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/202403161opm73 The #10 seed Rust College women's basketball program will go down in the record books despite the disappointing end to the campaign as they finish with the most wins in school history, ending the season with a 28-4 (87.5%) overall record after falling to the #7 seed Dakota Wesleyan in the NAIA Opening Round, 86-75 on Friday night. Sat, 16 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/202403161opm73 https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/202403081b3btd The Rust College women’s basketball program will make its way to the Hawkeye State for this year’s edition of the NAIA National Tournament as the Lady Bearcats landed in the Duer Quadrant for the second straight season and were given the tenth seed. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/202403081b3btd https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240303umf956 The #1 seed Rust College women's basketball program continues to build and grow its ever-expanding run of dominance as the Lady Bearcats sailed to their third consecutive Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tournament Championship as well as its 15th straight victory overall in an all-around impressive display of depth, pummeling #3 seed Fisk in the title game, 67-39. Sun, 03 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240303umf956 https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240302wqo3ci The #1 Rust College women's basketball program will attempt to make it back-to-back-to-back GCAC Tournament Championships on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. after fighting off the #4 Dillard Bleu Devils for a 73-57 victory in the semifinals. Sat, 02 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240302wqo3ci https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/2024030102wxhj The Rust College women’s basketball program landed a pair of players and their leader on the All-GCAC postseason teams as Diamond Sweats made two separate teams and won an individual award, Niya McGuire earned an All-GCAC First Team selection, and Eric Jackson Jr. claimed another Coach of the Year plaque. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/2024030102wxhj https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240229y67f33 The Rust College women's basketball program advanced past the GCAC Quarterfinals for the third consecutive campaign as they withstood a closer than expected halftime score, catapulting past Tougaloo College on the strength of a 26-6 third quarter to ultimately win comfortably, 77-49. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240229y67f33 https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240229sdgzds Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240229sdgzds https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240227lc7n14 The Rust College women's basketball program is going to the NAIA Tournament for the fourth time in the past five seasons as they dispatched Fisk, who would’ve claimed a share of the title with a win, by a final of 68-59 to four-peat as GCAC Regular Season champions. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240227lc7n14 https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/202402246nqxbn Sat, 24 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/202402246nqxbn https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/2024022210awgc The Rust College women's basketball program is one step away from securing its fourth NAIA Tournament appearance in five years, getting the job done with an easy 83-43 landslide victory at Oakwood Thursday evening. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/2024022210awgc https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/202402211gjp3i Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/202402211gjp3i https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/202402173ay5y4 The Rust College women's basketball program helped guide alumni and Head Coach Eric Jackson Jr. to the mountaintop, leapfrogging A.J. Stovall for the top spot all-time with win number 142 over the Virgin Islands Buccaneers on Thursday evening by a final of 73-48. Sat, 17 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/202402173ay5y4 https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240214z1fg7x Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://rustathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2023-24/releases/20240214z1fg7x