Sometimes the shots just keep falling. On Saturday night in Louisville, West Georgia turned Knights Hall into a shooting gallery, rolling past Bellarmine 106–65 with an offense that barely cooled off from tip to buzzer.
The result pushed West Georgia back into rhythm in Atlantic Sun play and left Bellarmine searching for answers as injuries continue to pile up.
A blistering first half set the tone early
From the opening possessions, it was clear West Georgia came in locked and loose at the same time.
The Wolves moved the ball quickly, found open shooters, and converted almost everything they looked at. By halftime, they were up 53–27, having hit 62.1 percent from the field across the first two quarters.
Bellarmine tried to slow the pace. It didn’t really work.
West Georgia’s spacing stretched the floor, and defensive closeouts came just a half-step late. That’s usually all it takes.
And once confidence shows up, it tends to spread.
Six players in double figures, zero let-up
West Georgia didn’t lean on just one scorer. They didn’t need to.
Six players reached double figures, and the scoring came in waves. One lineup pushed the lead. Another kept it growing. There was no real lull, no stretch where Bellarmine could catch its breath.
Sydne Tolbert led the way with 24 points, attacking both off the bounce and from deep. Jasmine Jones followed closely with 23, showing a smooth shooting touch and calm decision-making.
Asia Donald added 18 points, finishing through contact and knocking down open looks when the defense collapsed.
West Georgia scored at least 21 points in every quarter. That kind of balance usually breaks teams mentally before it breaks them on the scoreboard.
Shooting numbers that tell the whole story
The stat sheet from this one jumps off the page.
West Georgia shot 59.6 percent overall. From three-point range, the Wolves were almost identical, knocking down 13 of 22 attempts for 59.1 percent.
That’s not just a hot night. That’s efficiency bordering on ruthless.
Here’s how the shooting gap looked by the end:
| Category | West Georgia | Bellarmine |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 59.6% | Well below pace |
| 3-Point % | 59.1% (13–22) | Limited success |
| Halftime Score | 53 | 27 |
| Players in Double Figures | 6 | 4 |
When one team shoots like that, strategy kind of goes out the window.
Bellarmine fights through injuries and inconsistency
For Bellarmine, the night was more about survival than flow.
The Knights are dealing with a thin rotation, and it showed as the game wore on. Defensive rotations slowed. Rebounding became harder. Transition defense suffered.
Still, there were bright spots.
Junior Rose Jamison led Bellarmine with 17 points, staying aggressive despite the scoreboard. Kayce Hyman continued her recent momentum, setting a new career high for the second straight game with 16 points.
Rachel Shropshire and Ava Smith added 11 points each. Smith also handed out a career-high six assists, trying to keep the offense organized under pressure.
It wasn’t enough, but the effort never really dipped.
Sometimes the margin says more about the opponent than the performance.
Atlantic Sun implications and what comes next
With the win, West Georgia Wolves women’s basketball improved to 8–5 overall and 1–1 in Atlantic Sun Conference play.
The timing matters. Conference games come fast, and early swings can shape confidence heading deeper into January.
West Georgia now turns its attention to a road matchup against University of Central Arkansas Bears women’s basketball, scheduled for January 8. That game will offer a different challenge, one that tests whether this shooting performance was a one-night spike or something closer to a trend.
Bellarmine, meanwhile, drops to 2–13 overall and 0–2 in ASUN play. The Knights will need bodies back and some defensive stability to reset.
They’ve shown flashes. The trick is stringing them together.
One of those nights teams remember
Games like this tend to stick.
For West Georgia, it’s the kind of tape coaches love but also warn about. Shots won’t always fall. But ball movement, confidence, and shared scoring can travel anywhere.
For Bellarmine, it’s a reminder of how thin the margins are, especially when injuries shorten the bench and opponents catch fire.
