ARKANSAS GOLDEN LIONS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Southwestern Athletic Conf.D1-FCSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Kelsi Musick's squad relies on balanced scoring to compete as a rebuilding program in the SWAC, averaging 72.4 points per game across a 11-16 overall record. The Golden Lions have shown marked improvement at Bud Walton Arena with a 10-8 home ledger, yet struggle significantly on the road with a 1-8 mark that underscores their vulnerability away from Pine Bluff. With 13 players on the roster and opponent scoring at 75.4 points per game, the team operates within a tight margin where defensive intensity directly impacts outcomes.

Arkansas Pine Bluff, established in 1873, operates with 2,670 students and represents the smaller configuration within the state's college basketball ecosystem. Conference play has provided early success with a 1-0 record, suggesting potential momentum as SWAC competition accelerates. The gap between home (10-8) and road (1-8) performance reflects the challenges many smaller-market Division I programs face in sustaining consistency across varying travel schedules and opponent strength. Musick's coaching tenure emphasizes development over immediate contention within a traditionally competitive conference structure.

KEY FACTS

SchoolUniversity of Arkansas, Pine Bluff
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationPine Bluff, Arkansas
VenueBud Walton Arena
Head CoachKelsi Musick

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
1Maria Anais RodriguezF
44Maryn ArcherG
15Jada BatesG
21Ashlynn ChlarsonC
22Bonnie DeasG
25Danika GaleaC
24Aisha HassanG
10Taleyah JonesG
34Jenna LawrenceF
11Wyvette MayberryG
23Emily RobinsonG
7Cristina Sanchez CerqueiraF
3Harmonie WareG

SEASON RECORD

12-20

Overall

11-9

Home

1-11

Away

1-0

Conference

70.4 PPG / 76.0 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 5Louisiana Tech Lady TechstersW 93-81
Nov 7Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsW 101-49
Nov 11Central Arkansas Sugar BearsW 89-77
Nov 14SE Louisiana Lady LionsW 68-60
Nov 16Texas Tech Lady RaidersL 68-80
Nov 21Little Rock TrojansW 96-57
Nov 26Drake BulldogsW 79-72
Nov 27Southern Illinois SalukisW 73-63
Nov 30Harvard CrimsonL 51-69
Dec 5SMU MustangsL 63-78
Dec 7Jackson State Lady TigersW 77-46
Dec 13Missouri State Lady BearsW 73-58
Dec 18Kansas City RoosW 92-77
Dec 20Stephen F. Austin LadyjacksW 82-73
Dec 28Arkansas State Red WolvesL 72-81
Jan 1Vanderbilt CommodoresL 71-88
Jan 4Alabama Crimson TideL 48-77
Jan 9South Carolina GamecocksL 58-93
Jan 11Tennessee Lady VolunteersL 50-85
Jan 16Missouri TigersL 69-94
Jan 23Georgia Lady BulldogsL 66-76
Jan 30LSU TigersL 70-92
Feb 1Kentucky WildcatsL 73-93
Feb 6Missouri TigersL 82-87
Feb 8Florida GatorsL 69-75
Feb 13Ole Miss RebelsL 57-80
Feb 17Mississippi State BulldogsL 66-75
Feb 20Texas LonghornsL 62-93
Feb 22Texas A&M AggiesL 57-78
Feb 27Oklahoma SoonersL 44-89
Mar 1Auburn TigersW 70-41
Mar 4Kentucky WildcatsL 64-94

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Arkansas Women's Basketball compete in?
Arkansas Golden Lions Women's Basketball competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conf. conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Arkansas play women's basketball home games?
Arkansas Women's Basketball plays home games at Bud Walton Arena in Pine Bluff, AR.
Who is the head coach of Arkansas Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Arkansas Golden Lions Women's Basketball is Kelsi Musick.
When was Arkansas Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Arkansas Women's Basketball is not currently available.