MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — The University of Mount Olive women’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance Saturday afternoon, cruising to a 79–42 victory over Bluefield University in the 60th Annual Pickle Classic at Kornegay Arena. The win marks the Trojans’ second straight and showcases a team hitting its stride early in the season.

Kayla Jackson led the charge with a career-best outing, pouring in 25 points on an impressive 10-of-14 shooting. Jackson knocked down three shots from beyond the arc and grabbed five rebounds, spearheading a UMO offense that dominated from the opening tip. The Trojans controlled the paint with 40 points and outscored Bluefield in every quarter.

Jerin Truesdale added 19 points and six rebounds, thriving both inside and at the free-throw line, where she finished a perfect 11-for-11. Jayla Hicks contributed across the board with eight points, six rebounds, and a team-high five assists, while Emily Wiebelhaus added a spark off the bench with 10 points on nearly flawless shooting.

UMO wasted no time seizing momentum, jumping ahead 22–10 after the first quarter and carrying a 39–18 lead into halftime. The Trojans widened the margin in the second half, stretching the lead to as many as 37 points while holding Bluefield to just 32.6 percent shooting.

Defensively, Mount Olive was dominant. The Trojans outrebounded Bluefield 45–33, forced 28 turnovers, and converted those mistakes into 30 points. Jada Priebe anchored the defensive effort with a game-high 12 rebounds while adding five points.

With the win, UMO improves to 2–1 on the season and looks to keep the momentum going as they prepare for their next matchup on the road against conference foe Francis Marion in Florence, S.C.