Livingstone Women's Basketball Beats Rival J.C. Smith

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Livingstone's women's basketball team defeated rival J.C. Smith 63-51 in a CIAA matchup on Saturday. The Blue Bears led by 11 at halftime and held on for the victory in front of a crowd of 785 at New Trent Gym. Breasia Coit led Livingstone with 19 points, while Jasiyah Crawford added 15 points. Nielle Reaves recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.

Why it matters

This victory over a conference rival is an important win for the Livingstone women's basketball team as they look to improve their standing in the CIAA. The Blue Bears have now beaten J.C. Smith twice in the past four days, showcasing their ability to grind out tough wins against a tough opponent.

The details

Both teams struggled shooting the ball, with each squad shooting around 35% from the field. J.C. Smith made 3 three-pointers, while Livingstone made 4. The rebounding and turnover numbers were close, but Livingstone's advantage at the free throw line proved to be the difference - the Blue Bears were 11-for-15 from the charity stripe, while J.C. Smith was just 4-for-13.

• The game was played on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
• Livingstone previously beat J.C. Smith 76-67 on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.