Statesmen Secure First Win of the Season in Road Victory Over Hawks

SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, VA — The Richard Bland College women's basketball team earned its first win of the 2025-26 season on Saturday afternoon, defeating the College of Southern Maryland 68-63 in a hard-fought road contest. The Statesmen improved to 1-2 overall with the victory.

After a slow start in the opening half, Richard Bland found its rhythm in the third and fourth quarters, outscoring the Hawks 43–39 over the final 20 minutes to pull away late. RBC's balance, resilience, and composure at the free-throw line were key in securing the win.

Sophomore Grace Riggs led the way with an impressive 23 points and 11 rebounds, her second double-double of the season. Riggs was efficient from the floor, going 8-for-14 and a perfect 6-for-6 from the free-throw line.

Freshman Nyah Barnwell added a strong inside presence with 11 points and 10 rebounds for her first double-double of the season, while Keeva Heggins provided a spark from the perimeter, hitting three triples and finishing with 13 points.

Defensively, the Statesmen forced 17 steals, including four from Leila Estrada, who also chipped in 8 points and 3 assists. Arianna Zepeda contributed across the board with 6 points, 5 assists, and 6 steals, helping to set the tone on both ends of the floor.

The Statesmen shot 32.9% from the floor, 25.9% from beyond the arc, and 75.0% at the charity stripe.

Richard Bland (1-2) will look to carry the momentum into its next matchup as the Statesmen host Brunswick Community College on Sunday, November 16^th. The home opener will begin at 1pm.

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