TIFTON, Ga – The Warner Royals women's basketball team opened the 2025-26 campaign on a high note, earning a 60-53 road victory at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Friday, October 24. The Royals improve to 2-0 on the season, while ABAC falls to 0-2. 

Game Recap

Warner jumped ahead early and held the upper hand throughout most of the contest. The Royals posted quarter totals of 15, 9, 21 and 15 points, while ABAC countered with 13, 14, 13 and 13. 

In a game that called for patience and consistent execution, Warner leaned on a balanced effort from its leaders and executed defensively down the stretch to protect its lead.

Warner Leaders

• Samaria Sims – 12 points (4-12 FG, 1-5 3PT, 3-5 FT), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal in 26 minutes. 

• Julia Gilbert – 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3PT, 0-0 FT), team-high 9 rebounds, 2 assists in 32 minutes. 

• Bethany Howard – 10 points (3-13 FG, 0-1 3PT, 4-5 FT), 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 turnovers in 32 minutes.

Notable Highlights

• After a slower second quarter (just 9 points), Warner broke the game open in the third, outscoring ABAC 21-13 to build separation.

• The Royals held strong defensively in the final quarter, limiting ABAC to just 13 points and closing out the win.

• Warner shot 37.3% overall (22-59), hit 5 of 16 from three-point range (31.3%), and made 11 of 14 free-throws (78.6%). 

• The team pulled down 37 rebounds (11 Offensive and 26 Defensive).

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