LYNCHBURG, Va. - The Randolph women's basketball team traveled crosstown to Liberty University on Wednesday evening for an exhibition game for the WildCats. Though the 'Cats showed resilience, they faced a tough battle against the Flames, ultimately, falling 26-109.

Liberty came out of the gates strong, overwhelming Randolph with a 27-0 scoring run to close the opening quarter. The WildCats found its first offensive rhythm in the second quarter, scoring 12 points after being held scoreless in the first. Teniyah Crenshaw-Patterson knocked down a three-pointer to get the WildCats on the board, and Jasmin Williams added five points, including a triple. Liberty maintained control, extending its lead. The Flames led 46-12 at halftime.

In the third quarter, Randolph's offense was led by Kylie Stark, who scored for the 'Cats, but the WildCats managed just nine points as the Flames' defense stifled their efforts. By the end of the quarter, Liberty held a commanding 80-21 lead. In the final quarter, Liberty closed the game with another dominant display while continuing to apply defensive pressure. Randolph scored just five points, with Crenshaw-Patterson contributing a mid-range jumper and Hardin hitting a three-pointer.

Randolph struggled offensively, shooting 16.9% (10-59) from the field, including 4-for-25 from beyond the arc. Crenshaw-Patterson led the WildCats with nine points and grabbed four rebounds. Williams contributed five points and two rebounds, while Imani Hardin added three points. 

The WildCats are back in action when they travel to Puerto Rico for the Puerto Rico Classic on Dec. 19 to play UMass Darmouth at 5:30 p.m. ET and Dec. 20 to play SUNY Oneonta at 4:00 p.m. ET.