POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The postseason accolades continue for members of the Pearl River women’s basketball team. Sophomores Taylor Johnson-Matthews (Charles F. Brush; Cleveland, Ohio) and Hama’ya Fielder (Philadelphia; Neshoba Central) were selected to participate in the inaugural NJCAA Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame 3-on-3 event later this month in Knoxville, Tenn.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — For the first time since 2005, Pearl River women's basketball can add an All-America selection to its total. The National Junior College Athletic Association announced its All-America teams Tuesday, and standout Taylor Johnson-Matthews (Cleveland, Ohio.; Charles F. Brush) has been tabbed second team.
CASPER, Wyo. – The Pearl River women’s basketball magical season came to an end after a hard-fought contest against Eastern Arizona in the first round of the NJCAA DI National Tournament in the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper, Wyo. on Tuesday. In their first NJCAA Tournament appearance since 2003, the Wildcats battled in a back-and-forth contest before the Gila Monsters pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 56-45 win.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference announced its All-Conference awards Tuesday and the Pearl River women's basketball team took home four awards.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River women’s basketball team isn’t done yet. The National Junior College Athletic Association announced its 24-team field for the upcoming Division I Women’s National Tournament and the Wildcats earned an at-large bid and the No. 13 seed.
JACKSON, Miss. — The No. 11 Pearl River women’s basketball team’s Region 23 Tournament run ended Thursday night at Kroger Gymnasium at Tougaloo College, falling in the semifinals to Southwest, 47-44. The Bears hit a 3-pointer with 5.6 seconds left on the clock to win.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — After helping the No. 11 Pearl River women's basketball team clinch a share of the 2023-24 MACCC Championship, Avery Young (Iota, La.) has been named the MACCC Player of the Week.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Monday was a special night for the No. 11 Pearl River women’s basketball team. Not only did the Wildcats beat Northeast 80-47 to clinch a spot in the Region 23 Semifinal for a third consecutive year, but they also set a program record for most wins in a season with 27.
BOONEVILLE, Miss. — After a season away from the Championship podium, the MACCC title is headed back to Poplarville with the No. 11 Pearl River women's basketball team.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River's Taylor Johnson-Matthews (Cleveland, Ohio; Charles F. Brush) and JP Robertson (baseball) have been named Wildcats of the Week.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — No. 11 Pearl River's Taylor Johnson-Matthews has been a force for the Wildcats all year long and tacked on another huge week last week. For her efforts, she has been named the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference Player of the Week.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The No. 11 Pearl River women's basketball celebrated Sophomore Night by notching the first 25-win season in the Scotty Fletcher era on Monday night, beating Mississippi Delta by a score of 67-36.
ELLISVILLE, Miss. — No. 11 Pearl River was fully effective in the victory over Jones College. Forcing turnovers, grabbing rebounds, and 3-pointers all contributed to the Wildcats winning 70-43.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Holding Holmes to just 16 points in the first half, Pearl River jumped out to an early lead and did not look back. On the way to an 80-41 win, the Wildcats nailed 13 3-pointers, earning themselves a first-round bye in the Region 23 tournament.
SCOOBA, Miss. — Effort was abundant as the No. 11 Pearl River women's basketball team was victorious against East Mississippi, 71-45. The game began back-and-forth, but Pearl River took advantage of the Lions once the second half started.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Solid performances from Pearl River women's basketball's Avery Young (Iota, La.) and baseball's Austin Tommasini (Madison; Madison Central) have helped the pair take home the Wildcat of the Week award.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — A 21-6 first quarter and 10 3-pointers helped No. 11 Pearl River to a win over Copiah-Lincoln Tuesday night inside Marvin R. White Coliseum, 75-41.
SUMMIT, Miss. — The No. 10 Pearl River women’s basketball team got stronger as the game went on to topple Southwest 78-59 on Thursday night. Never wavering, PRCC scored 46 points in the second half.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Behind a 35-point first quarter, the No. 10 Pearl River women’s basketball team throttled Northwest 91-38 on Monday night inside Marvin R. White Coliseum. Three Wildcats tallied 17 points, and the PRCC defense allowed just 11 points in the first and second periods.
PERKINSTON, Miss. — The No. 7 Pearl River women's basketball team suffered a late 74-66 loss in a heavyweight matchup against rival Gulf Coast on Thursday night. The loss was PRCC's first in conference play.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. – Pearl River women’s basketball player Taylor Johnson-Matthews (Cleveland, Ohio; Charles F. Brush) has been a dominant force for the Wildcats all season and last week was no different. In recognition of last week’s outstanding performance, Johnson-Matthews has been named the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference Player of the Week.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The No. 7 Pearl River Wildcats were victorious in a physical contest over Meridian Monday night. Despite a slow start, second-half adjustments contributed to PRCC handling the Eagles 80-45.
FULTON, Miss. — The No. 7 Pearl River women's basketball team was relentless on defense and offense Thursday night, and the Wildcats earned a crushing road victory over previously undefeated Itawamba, 75-57.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — It was another memorable week on the basketball court for Pearl River's Taylor Johnson-Matthews (Cleveland, Ohio; Charles F. Brush) and Ta'Zir Smith (Woodbridge, Va.; Virginia Academy), and the pair have been named Wildcats of the Week.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The No. 7 Pearl River women's basketball team returned to Marvin R. White Coliseum for its third MACCC contest of the year Monday night. The Wildcats took the lead early and did not look back against Hinds, winning 81-45.
DECATUR, Miss. — It certainly wasn’t easy for the No. 8 Pearl River women’s basketball team in its first road test of MACCC play, but the Wildcats came from behind to earn an impressive 71-52 victory over East Central.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River basketball's Brooklyn Anderson (Greeneville, Tenn.; North Greene) and Austin Green (Sicklerville, N.J.; Timber Creek Regional) have been named Wildcats of the Week following incredible showings on the court last week.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Fast starts are what Pearl River have been looking for as of late, and the Wildcats got just that Monday night, using a 27-7 opening quarter to propel them to an 83-50 thumping of Coahoma in the first MACCC game of 2023-24.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The No. 10 Pearl River women’s basketball team set the tone early Thursday night inside Marvin R. White Coliseum and used the momentum created to dominate Delgado 77-20.
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — An early run was just what the No. 12 Pearl River women’s basketball team needed Saturday afternoon. After jumping ahead 15-2 in the first five minutes, Pearl River used the momentum to earn an 81-37 victory.
Two Wildcats selected to compete in inaugural Hall of Fame 3-on-3 event
April 18, 2024POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The postseason accolades continue for members of the Pearl River women’s basketball team. Sophomores Taylor Johnson-Matthews (Charles F. Brush; Cleveland, Ohio) and Hama’ya Fielder (Philadelphia; Neshoba Central) were selected to participate in the inaugural NJCAA Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame 3-on-3 event later this month in Knoxville, Tenn.
