The Mary Baldwin women's basketball team dropped a 90–57 decision to N.C. Wesleyan on Tuesday afternoon at home.

The Fighting Squirrels got an early boost from freshman Lanie Bethel, who connected on a three-pointer in the opening minutes to give Mary Baldwin an early lead. The Battling Bishops responded with a strong inside presence and second-chance points, building an 18–10 advantage after the first quarter and extending the lead to 46–22 at halftime.

Mary Baldwin continued to battle throughout the game, creating turnovers and pushing the pace when possible. Bethel led the Fighting Squirrels with 21 points, including four three-pointers, and added six steals on the defensive end. Junior Malia Bullock finished with six points and three assists, while senior DaVyne Johnson contributed nine points.

The Fighting Squirrels closed the game with their strongest stretch, outscoring N.C. Wesleyan 23–16 in the fourth quarter. The late surge highlighted Mary Baldwin's effort and energy, even as the Battling Bishops maintained control of the contest.

Mary Baldwin forced 21 turnovers and recorded 16 steals on the afternoon, showing active defense and hustle.

The Fighting Squirrels will look ahead to their New Year's Eve road matchup at Hollins, with tipoff set for 1:00 p.m.
 
Leading Scorer:
Lanie Bethel-21
Davyne Johnson-9
 
Steals Leader:
Lanie Bethel-6