2024-25 Lady Eagles Basketball News

Taylor Named NAIA Second Team All-American
Taylor Named NAIA Second Team All-American

March 31, 2025

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (3/31/25) – Williams Baptist University women’s basketball senior Carmen Taylor has been named an NAIA Second Team All-American, the national office announced on Monday morning.

Taylor Earns WBCA All-American Honorable Mention
Taylor Earns WBCA All-American Honorable Mention

March 25, 2025

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (3/25/25) – Williams Baptist University women’s basketball senior Carmen Taylor was named an Honorable Mention All-American by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, the organization announced on Monday.

Lady Eagles Conclude Season Against No. 1 Campbellsville in NAIA Tournament Second Round
Lady Eagles Conclude Season Against No. 1 Campbellsville in NAIA Tournament Second Round

March 15, 2025

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. (3/15/25) – A historic season for the Williams Baptist University women’s basketball team came to a close after an 80-64 loss to No. 1 seeded Campbellsville in the Round of 32 of the NAIA Tournament on Saturday.

Eagles Take Down No. 8 Mobile in NAIA Tournament Opening Round
Eagles Take Down No. 8 Mobile in NAIA Tournament Opening Round

March 14, 2025

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. (3/14/25) – The Williams Baptist University women’s basketball team took its first ever win in the NAIA Tournament in a round one triumph over No. 8 Mobile by the final score of 82-69 on Friday night inside the Powell Athletic Center.

WBB Game Preview: No. 9 WBU vs No. 8 Mobile (NAIA Tournament | Mar. 14 | 6:00 PM)
WBB Game Preview: No. 9 WBU vs No. 8 Mobile (NAIA Tournament | Mar. 14 | 6:00 PM)

March 13, 2025

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (3/13/25) – The Williams Baptist University women’s basketball team will take on No. 8 seed Mobile in the first round of the 2025 NAIA Women’s Basketball Tournament presented by Ballogy in Campbellsville, Ky.

Taylor Twins Selected to AMC All-Tournament Team
Taylor Twins Selected to AMC All-Tournament Team

March 06, 2025

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (3/6/25) – Williams Baptist University women’s basketball seniors Carmen Taylor and Charmen Taylor were selected to the American Midwest Conference All-Tournament Team for their individual performances in the postseason, the league announced on Thursday morning.

WBU to Face Mobile in NAIA Tournament Opening Round
WBU to Face Mobile in NAIA Tournament Opening Round

March 06, 2025

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (3/6/25) – The Williams Baptist University women’s basketball team will make its second straight and second overall appearance in the NAIA National Tournament as the squad travels to Campbellsville, Ky. for the first and second rounds.

Lady Eagles Fall to Cougars in AMC Tournament Final
Lady Eagles Fall to Cougars in AMC Tournament Final

March 03, 2025

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (3/3/25) – The Williams Baptist University women’s basketball team came up short against Columbia in the American Midwest Conference Tournament Final by the final score of 81-75 inside the Southerland-Mabee Center on Monday night.

WBB Game Preview: No. 1 WBU vs No. 2 Columbia (Mar. 3 | 5:30 PM)
WBB Game Preview: No. 1 WBU vs No. 2 Columbia (Mar. 3 | 5:30 PM)

March 02, 2025

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (3/2/25) – The Williams Baptist University women’s basketball team will face the No. 2 seed Columbia in the AMC Tournament Final on Monday, Mar. 3 at 5:30 p.m. inside the Southerland-Mabee Center

WBB Game Preview: No. 1 WBU vs No. 4 Stephens (Mar. 1 | 3:30 PM)
WBB Game Preview: No. 1 WBU vs No. 4 Stephens (Mar. 1 | 3:30 PM)

March 01, 2025

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (2/28/25) – The Williams Baptist University women’s basketball team will take on No. 4 seeded Stephens in the semifinal round of the American Midwest Conference Tournament presented by TandemHR.

Taylor Ties Scoring Record as Lady Eagles Take Overtime Thriller Over Stars in AMC Semifinal
Taylor Ties Scoring Record as Lady Eagles Take Overtime Thriller Over Stars in AMC Semifinal

March 01, 2025

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (3/1/25) – Forty points from Charmen Taylor led the Williams Baptist University women’s basketball team to a 106-92 victory in overtime over Stephens in the semifinal round of the American Midwest Conference Tournament inside the Southerland-Mabee Center on Saturday.

Lady Eagles Roll Mustangs in AMC Quarterfinals
Lady Eagles Roll Mustangs in AMC Quarterfinals

February 28, 2025

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (2/28/25) – The Williams Baptist University women’s basketball team took down Central Baptist 117-58 in the quarterfinal round of the American Midwest Conference Tournament presented by TandemHR inside the Southerland-Mabee Center on Friday night.

Taylor Named AMC Player of the Year at AMC Awards Banquet
Taylor Named AMC Player of the Year at AMC Awards Banquet

February 27, 2025

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (2/27/25) – The Williams Baptist University women’s basketball team took home 10 different individual awards at the American Midwest Conference Awards Banquet hosted by the league on Thursday night at First Baptist Church of Walnut Ridge.

WBB Game Preview: No. 1 WBU vs No. 8 Central Baptist (Feb. 28 | 5:15 PM)
WBB Game Preview: No. 1 WBU vs No. 8 Central Baptist (Feb. 28 | 5:15 PM)

February 27, 2025

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (2/27/25) – The Williams Baptist University women’s basketball team will face No. 8 seed Central Baptist in the first round of the American Midwest Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament Presented by TandemHR on Friday, Feb. 28 at 5:15 p.m. inside the Southerland-Mabee Center.

WBU to Host AMC Women’s Basketball Tournament
WBU to Host AMC Women’s Basketball Tournament

February 26, 2025

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (2/25/25) – The Williams Baptist University women’s basketball team will play host to the American Midwest Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament presented by TandemHR on Feb. 28-Mar. 3 inside the Southerland-Mabee Center on the campus of Williams Baptist University.

Taylor Named AMC Offensive Player of the Week
Taylor Named AMC Offensive Player of the Week

February 24, 2025

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (2/24/25) – Williams Baptist University senior Carmen Taylor earned American Midwest Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors in the final week of the regular season for her performances against Hannibal-LaGrange and Cottey.