2025-2026 Rust College Women's Basketball News
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.
LADY PANTHERS FALL IN HBCUAC TOURNEY
February 27, 2026
The Philander Smith Lady Panthers fall 73-55 in the 2026 Hope Credit Union HBCUAC Championship.
LADY PANTHERS ON THE PROWL IN 2026 HBCUAC CHAMPIONSHIP
February 25, 2026
Lady Panthers defense elevated in second round playoff win.
Lady Panthers' miracle undo Lady Tornadoes in OT
February 18, 2026
Miracle Thomas knocks down a decisive three-pointer in overtime as Philander Smith Lady Panthers gets past the Talledega Lady Tornadoes.
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.