WILSON, N.C. - The Barton women's basketball team (1-0) prevailed over Livingstone (0-1), 77-72, Monday evening in the 2026-27 season opener at Wilson Gymnasium.

Barton junior guard Celeste Bailey (Virginia Beach, Va.) led the Bulldogs with 15 points while junior forward MaKayla Noble (Salisbury, N.C.) and freshman forward Sydney Davis (Hamilton, Ohio) added 12 points each as the Bulldogs overcame 24 turnovers and held off a late Blue Bears surge to win.

Livingstone's Nielle Reaves (New Haven, Conn.) led all scorers with 25 points in the losing effort.

Barton also held a 46-31 advantage on the boards and a 28-6 edge in points off the bench as nine players found the score sheet for the home team.

Barton hits the road to take on Elizabeth City State on Wednesday evening beginning at 5:30 p.m., in Elizabeth City, N.C.

Livingstone, meanwhile, hosts Mount Olive on Thursday night in its home opener starting at 5:30 p.m.