Shaw Rallies to Beat Blue Bears in College Women's Basketball

Livingstone led heading into the fourth quarter, but Shaw scored 28 points in the final period to secure the CIAA victory.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 11:55pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

In a game of runs, Livingstone's women's basketball team played a strong third quarter to take the lead over Shaw University, but the home team rallied in the fourth quarter, scoring 28 points to win 66-58 in a CIAA matchup.

Why it matters

The win keeps Shaw in contention in the CIAA standings, while Livingstone's struggles continue as they look to turn their season around.

The details

Livingstone got off to a slow start, scoring just 6 points in the first quarter to trail 29-25 at halftime. The Blue Bears then held Shaw to 9 points in the third quarter to take the lead, but the home team responded with a big fourth quarter to secure the victory. Livingstone shot 39% from the field and committed 22 turnovers, while Shaw made 7 three-pointers and had a significant advantage at the free throw line, making 19 of 26 attempts.

  • The game was played on Thursday, January 30, 2026.

The players

Leasia Matthews

A player for Shaw University who scored 16 points in the game.

Mikyah Finley

A player for Shaw University who also scored 16 points in the game.

Breasia Coit

A player for Livingstone College who had 16 points and 12 rebounds in the game.

Nielle Reaves

A player for Livingstone College who scored 11 points in the game.

Boston Bates

A player for Livingstone College who scored 10 points in the game.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

The takeaway

This game highlights the competitive nature of the CIAA conference, where any team can win on a given night. Livingstone will need to regroup and find a way to close out games if they hope to turn their season around, while Shaw will look to build on this victory as they continue their push for a conference title.