Sleight's hot start powers Barton women past Ferrum 65-48

Sophomore guard Layne Sleight scores 19 points as Bulldogs force 25 turnovers in Conference Carolinas win

Feb. 1, 2026 at 10:15am

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Barton College built an early double-digit lead behind a strong first quarter from sophomore guard Layne Sleight and never looked back, defeating Ferrum 65-48 in a Conference Carolinas women's basketball matchup. Sleight scored 12 of her game-high 19 points in the opening period as the Bulldogs raced to a 20-10 advantage. Barton's defense forced 25 Ferrum turnovers and held the Panthers to just 36.7% shooting on the night.

Why it matters

The win improves Barton's record to 12-8 overall and 8-4 in Conference Carolinas play, keeping them in the hunt for a top spot in the league standings. Ferrum, meanwhile, drops to 6-15 on the season and 4-9 in conference, struggling to find consistency throughout the year.

The details

Barton jumped out to a 20-10 lead after the first quarter, with Sleight scoring 12 of her 19 points in the opening period. The Bulldogs then held Ferrum to just 5 points in the second quarter, stretching the lead to 33-15 at halftime. Barton's defense was the key, forcing 25 Ferrum turnovers and limiting the Panthers to 36.7% shooting. MaKayla Noble added a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Bulldogs.

  • The game was played on Friday, January 30, 2026.
  • Barton raced out to a 20-10 lead after the first quarter.

The players

Layne Sleight

A sophomore guard from Jackson, Michigan who scored a game-high 19 points for Barton, including 12 in the first quarter.

MaKayla Noble

A sophomore forward for Barton who recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.

Dezariyah Clark

A reserve guard for Ferrum who scored a team-high 11 points off the bench.

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The takeaway

Barton's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense proved too much for Ferrum, as the Bulldogs completed the season sweep and kept themselves in the hunt for a top spot in the Conference Carolinas standings. The loss continues a difficult season for Ferrum, which has struggled to find consistency throughout the year.