Tusculum Splits Basketball Matchup with Mars Hill

Mars Hill University edges Tusculum University 70-67 in South Atlantic Conference clash

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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In a Wednesday night South Atlantic Conference basketball game at Pioneer Arena, Mars Hill University defeated Tusculum University 70-67. Mars Hill's Makayla Street led all scorers with 26 points and 10 rebounds, while Tusculum was paced by Abbi Douglas' double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds.

Why it matters

This conference matchup between two South Atlantic Conference rivals showcases the competitive nature of the league, as Tusculum looks to bounce back from a tough 2-21 season so far against a Newberry team they previously lost to in overtime.

The details

In the close contest, Mars Hill's Makayla Street dominated off the bench with a double-double performance of 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Lions to victory. For Tusculum, Abbi Douglas recorded her fourth career double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Ema Nagyova added 13 points and Josie Horner contributed 12 points and 6 boards.

  • The game was played on Wednesday night, February 12, 2026.
  • Tusculum will host Newberry this Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2 p.m.

The players

Makayla Street

A standout bench player for Mars Hill University who led all scorers with 26 points and 10 rebounds.

Abbi Douglas

A Tusculum University player who recorded her fourth career double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds in the loss.

Ema Nagyova

A Tusculum University player who scored 13 points in the game.

Josie Horner

A Tusculum University player who contributed 12 points and 6 rebounds in the contest.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Tusculum will look to rebound from this loss when they host Newberry on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2 p.m. Newberry previously defeated Tusculum 75-71 in overtime back in January.

The takeaway

This close conference matchup between Tusculum and Mars Hill showcases the competitive nature of the South Atlantic Conference, as Tusculum continues to search for consistency in a challenging 2-21 season so far.