Lady Bears End Losing Streak; Avenge Home Loss To SC State

Morgan State women's basketball team defeats South Carolina State on the road to snap five-game skid

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Morgan State University women's basketball team ended its five-game losing streak with a 73-47 victory over host South Carolina State on Monday. The Lady Bears avenged their earlier three-point loss to SC State earlier this season in Baltimore. Morgan State improved to 4-22 overall and 3-7 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), while SC State fell to 5-19 and 2-7 in the MEAC.

Why it matters

This win helps the Lady Bears bounce back after a tough stretch, as they look to build momentum heading into the final weeks of the MEAC regular season. Morgan State's ability to force 28 turnovers and score 23 points off those turnovers was a key factor in the victory.

The details

Morgan State took control of the game early, going on a 17-0 run in the first quarter to take a 17-2 lead. SC State pulled within five points in the second quarter, but the Lady Bears pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Lady Bulldogs 28-6 in the third quarter to seal the win. Four Morgan State players scored in double figures, including double-doubles from Jayla Atkinson (12 points, 13 rebounds) and Adia Brisker (11 points, 10 steals).

  • The game, which was postponed from Saturday due to the recent shooting on the South Carolina State campus, allowed Morgan State, which last played Thursday night at North Carolina Central, some extra days of rest.
  • Morgan State scored the first 13 points of the third quarter to take a 51-32 lead.

The players

Jayla Atkinson

A Morgan State player who finished with 12 points and a season- and game-high 13 rebounds to record her first double-double at Morgan State.

Adia Brisker

A Morgan State player who tallied 11 points and a career-high 10 steals to secure her first collegiate double-double.

Iemyiah Harris

A South Carolina State player who hit two three-pointers to help the Lady Bulldogs pull within five points in the second quarter.

Dakota Austin

A Morgan State player who hit three consecutive three-pointers in the fourth quarter to extend the Lady Bears' lead.

Shaunice Reed

A South Carolina State player who hit a three-pointer to end the Lady Bulldogs' scoring drought in the third quarter.

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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

The Lady Bears return home to welcome Delaware State in a MEAC contest on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. at Hill Field House. It will be Band and Cheer Day, as well as Alumni Day.

The takeaway

This win helps the Morgan State women's basketball team regain its footing after a tough stretch, showcasing the team's defensive intensity and balanced scoring attack as they look to build momentum heading into the final weeks of the MEAC regular season.