Lemoyne-Owen College Edges Out Dillard in Homecoming Game

NEW ORLEANS– (October 31, 2025) In an exhilarating basketball matchup, Lemoyne-Owen College narrowly defeated Dillard University with a final score of 67-62, leveling their season record to 1-1. The game, held at Dillard's home court in New Orleans, witnessed a see-saw battle, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.

The first quarter saw Dillard take a slight lead, ending at 16-12. However, Lemoyne-Owen College fought back in the second quarter, closing the gap to just one point as Dillard led 38-35 at halftime. The third quarter remained competitive, with Dillard maintaining a 57-49 edge. The final quarter turned the tide for Lemoyne-Owen, as they dominated with an 18-5 run to secure their victory.

Lemoyne-Owen's offense was led by starters Marley Freeman and Antieya Brown, each contributing 12 points. Janara Williams also played a significant role, scoring 12 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. From the bench, K'Myri Johnson added valuable support with 7 points in just 12 minutes.

Dillard's Kiara Howard was the standout player of the game, leading all scorers with 20 points and adding 6 assists. D'Mya Ferguson also provided a strong performance for Dillard with 16 points and 9 rebounds. Despite their efforts, Dillard struggled to maintain their offensive momentum in the final quarter.

Statistically, the game was closely contested. Lemoyne-Owen shot 39.3% from the field, slightly edging out Dillard's 38.6%. Both teams demonstrated strong free-throw performances, with Lemoyne-Owen hitting 80% of their shots from the line compared to Dillard's 71.4%.

Neither team committed any technical fouls, and the game was officiated smoothly, allowing the players to focus on a clean and competitive match. As both teams move forward in the season, they will look to build on their performances from this intensely fought game. 

-Bleu Devils-