UCA Women's Basketball vs. Hendrix Box Score and Play-by-Play Highlights

The University of Central Arkansas women’s basketball team faced Hendrix College on November 2, 2026, in a contest that saw a significant rotation of personnel during the final minutes of play. The game concluded with the University of Central Arkansas securing a 66-25 victory, according to official box score data released by ucasports.com.

Personnel Shifts and Tactical Adjustments

As the game entered the final ten minutes, both coaching staffs utilized the opportunity to cycle their benches. At the 10:00 mark, the University of Central Arkansas substituted out Layla-J Cameron, Alexis Cox, Emerie Bohanon, Faith McCallop, and Alivia Cox, replacing them with Jenna Cook, Avery Mier, Paris Santacaterina, Laylah Reese, and Linda Amaning. Simultaneously, Hendrix College—as reported by hendrixwarriors.com—removed Hadlie Goodson, Addison Price, Marlena Davis, Izzy Fernandez, and Ava Scott, bringing in Taysie Trejo, Chloey-Rei Brown, Brailey Forst, Natalie Edmonson, and Brooklyn Rowe.

The transition period immediately following these substitutions saw a high volume of activity. Within seconds of checking into the game, Brooklyn Rowe was whistled for a foul at the 9:52 mark. Shortly thereafter, Avery Mier attempted two fastbreak free throws, both of which missed, though the second resulted in a defensive rebound by Rowe.

Scoring and Statistical Progression

The offensive rhythm shifted as the quarter progressed. At 9:12, Jenna Cook connected on a three-pointer, assisted by Linda Amaning, extending the lead to 63-18. Hendrix College responded at the 8:50 mark when Taysie Trejo converted two consecutive free throws following a foul by Laylah Reese, narrowing the deficit slightly.

The defensive intensity remained high throughout the closing stretch. At 6:31, a turnover by Laylah Reese led to a steal by Taysie Trejo, who capitalized on the possession with a layup in the paint at 6:02. The University of Central Arkansas countered at 5:50 with a three-pointer from Laylah Reese, assisted by Paris Santacaterina, bringing the score to 66-25.

Defensive Challenges and Rim Protection

The final minutes were defined by a series of missed attempts and defensive stops. At 4:54, Laylah Reese attempted a layup in the paint, which was blocked by Brailey Forst, resulting in a defensive rebound for the Hendrix forward. Earlier in the quarter, both teams struggled to find consistency from behind the arc, with misses recorded by Mier, Edmonson, Amaning, and Santacaterina between the 8:42 and 7:08 marks.

The game underscored the depth of the rosters as players sought to establish rhythm during the final rotation. While the University of Central Arkansas maintained a substantial lead, the closing sequence featured active participation from the reserves on both ends of the floor. Official records from ucasports.com and hendrixwarriors.com confirm that the final score held at 66-25, marking the conclusion of the November 2, 2026, matchup.