https://uviathletics.com en-us https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/2026010944qkai The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Athletics Department has announced the cancellation of the remainder of the 2025-26 Lady Buccaneers’ basketball season. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/2026010944qkai https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202511170qx32q The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Women's Basketball team fell 65-50 at Philander Smith University at the Mims Gymnasium in Little Rock, Arkansas on Saturday Afternoon. Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202511170qx32q https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251112zd8wld The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Women’s basketball student-athlete Keshara Romain takes a hiatus from the team to compete as a member of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Senior Women’s National Team in the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 2025 Caribbean Basketball Championships (CBC). Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251112zd8wld https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251109x1fikh The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) women’s basketball team fell to the Stillman College Lady Tigers 60-44 despite a second-half surge on the second day of the Tiffany Jackson HBCU Classic at the Mary E. Branch Gymnasium in Austin, Texas. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251109x1fikh https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251108fn0jo8 The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) women’s basketball team defeated Jarvis Christian University 53-46 in its first matchup of the Tiffany Jackson HBCU Classic on Friday night, held at the Mary E. Branch Gymnasium in Austin, Texas. This event, hosted by Huston-Tillotson, features the host school alongside UVI, Jarvis Christian, and Stillman College. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251108fn0jo8 https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251106fkt3ev University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) women's basketball student-athlete Keshara Romain earned two Historically Black Conference and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Player of the Week honors. Romain was recognized as both the Defensive Player of the Week and the Newcomer of the Week, following her selection by the conference voting committee earlier this week. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251106fkt3ev https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251103gcnkvq The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) women’s basketball team found themselves on the wrong side of an overtime thriller against Virgin Islands(VI) Elite Women Friday night at Elridge W. Blake Sports and Fitness Center. With Regulation not being enough, an extra five-minute period was needed to decide the result in a 78-74 loss for the Lady Buccaneers. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251103gcnkvq https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251031io31tc The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Women’s basketball team lost its Home Opener at the Elridge W. Blake Sports and Fitness Center on Thursday night to Ozark Christian College 58-50 despite double-doubles by senior forward Kashay Bass and Junior Forward Keshara Romain. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251031io31tc https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251027f6xu15 The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) women's basketball team opened the season with a split of its first two games on the road. The Lady Buccaneers faced St. Thomas University in an official game and competed in an exhibition match against the St. Thomas University Development Team, both held at the Fernandez Family Center in Miami Gardens, Florida, on October 24 and 25, respectively. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251027f6xu15 https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251023k70pqf The Lady Buccaneers of the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Women's Basketball team are set to tip off their 2025-26 season, marking their third year in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC). The team is currently ranked 14th in the HBCUAC Preseason poll. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251023k70pqf https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251023ej6d0w Kashay Bass, a women's basketball student-athlete at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), has been selected for the All-Historically Black College and University Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Preseason Second Team by the Conference Voting Committee. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251023ej6d0w https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250925v2rafb The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) men's and women's basketball teams will host their annual Buccaneer Madness event at the Elridge Wilburn Blake Sports and Fitness Center on Friday, October 3. This year's edition of Buccaneer Madness will be the third installment of the successful event introduced to Buccaneer fans in 2023. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250925v2rafb https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250905pqk14x Aliyah-Deen Ahmad has been named as the graduate assistant for the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Lady Buccaneers basketball program. Ahmad arrives at UVI following her tenure as a professional basketball player abroad in Portugal and Croatia. She will now transition to coaching while pursuing a master’s degree in psychology at the university. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250905pqk14x https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250227ivsvz7 Sophomore guard Ashukamay’ah Phillips of the University of the Virgin Islands Lady Buccaneers has been honored with a spot on the All-HBCUAC Second Team, recognizing her exceptional performance throughout the basketball season. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250227ivsvz7 https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250226iceuuf The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Lady Buccaneers fell short in a 70-59 loss to Philander Smith University in the opening round of the 2025 Hope Credit Union Basketball Championships hosted by the Historically Black College and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC). Unfortunately, this loss in the single-elimination tournament marked the end of the Lady Buccaneers' season and their championship hopes. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250226iceuuf https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250225hr4ziw Senior guard Maliah LaCour of the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Lady Buccaneers basketball team has recently been recognized for her outstanding performance on the court. LaCour has been honored with two Historically Black College and Universities Athletic Conference Weekly awards, specifically the Offensive Player of the Week and Newcomer of the Week awards. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250225hr4ziw https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250225fruuzo University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Women's basketball student-athlete Kashay Bass was honored with the Historically Black College and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Defensive Player of the Week award for the Week of February 17-23.This marks first time a Lady Buccaneer has received the award. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250225fruuzo https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250224iil4bl The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Lady Buccaneers have concluded their regular season and are now preparing for the 2025 Historically Black College and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Hope Credit Union Basketball Tournament, which takes place at the Birthright Alumni Hall on the Campus of Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama from February 25 to March 2. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250224iil4bl https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250220kcfdgk The University of the Virgin Islands Lady Buccaneers emerged victorious in a Historically Black College and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) game against Wiley University after overcoming a double-digit first-half deficit to stun the Wildcats 67-60 on the team's Senior Night at the Elridge Blake Sports and Fitness Center on Wednesday evening. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250220kcfdgk https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250205hcytjf Offensive struggles hampered the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Lady Buccaneers in a 49-37 loss to Philander Smith University on Tuesday evening at the Elridge Blake Sports and Fitness Center. Despite a hot start, the Lady Buccaneers were not able to overcome their shooting woes in the Historically Black College and University Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) game. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250205hcytjf https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250203o6o667 The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Lady Buccaneers suffered a tough 80-45 defeat in their rematch against the Dillard University Lady Bleu Devils on Sunday evening. This loss followed an 85-64 defeat in their first meeting on Saturday afternoon. Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250203o6o667 https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250131ghstc6 he University of the Virgin Islands Lady Buccaneers suffered defeat Thursday evening against Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) in an 88-56 game at the Castle in New Orleans, Louisiana. The team entered the game with high hopes but struggled to keep up with a strong performance by the Lady Knights. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250131ghstc6 https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250122gu502a In the final game of their three-game road trip, the University of the Virgin Islands Lady Buccaneers fell to Tougaloo College 58-82. The game, held on Monday evening at the Kroger Gymnasium in Jackson, Mississippi, left the Lady Buccaneers searching for answers after a slow start proved costly, despite a spirited second-half performance. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250122gu502a https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250119j5hef7 Maliah LaCour recorded her first double-double of the season to lead the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Lady Buccaneers against Wiley University, but it was not enough as UVI fell 86-46 at the Alumni Gymnasium in Marshall, Texas on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250119j5hef7 https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250117gxciks In a conference matchup at Mims Gymnasium on January 16, the University of The Virgin Islands (UVI) Lady Buccaneers suffered defeat against the Philander Smith University Lady Panthers. Despite a valiant effort and strong performances from several UVI players, the team ultimately fell short with a final score of 64-50. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250117gxciks https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250113fgib4o Senior guard Maliah LaCour led the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) women’s basketball team with 20 points in a 93-63 loss to Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) Saturday afternoon at the Elridge Blake Sports and Fitness Center in St. Thomas. LaCour's impressive performance was her first 20-point outing of the season. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250113fgib4o https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250107nfnulf In a tightly contested conference game, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) women’s basketball team fell short in a 53-43 matchup against the Talladega College Tornadoes. The game took place at the Dr. Billy C Hawkins Student Activity Center, in Talladega, Alabama serving as the final game of the Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCUAC) Crossover. Despite a valiant comeback attempt in the second half, the Lady Buccaneers were unable to overcome the lead established by the Tornadoes midway through the game. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250107nfnulf https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250105xm6gfm The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) women's basketball team dropped back-to-back games to kick off the second leg of the Historically Black College and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Crossover in Alabama. Sat, 04 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250105xm6gfm https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/2025010232fbp6 The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) women’s basketball team is gearing up to travel to Alabama to participate in the second leg of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Crossover from January 3-7. This unique "pod play" format will showcase all 13 HBCUAC teams competing in cross-divisional play at two sites: Birthright Alumni Hall on the Campus of Stillman College and Talladega College's Dr. Billy C. Hawkins Student Activity Center. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/2025010232fbp6 https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241219vm6w6v The University of The Virgin Islands (UVI) women’s basketball team closed out the HBCUAC Crossover in Wilberforce, Ohio with a 72-53 loss to the reigning Historically Black College and University Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) champion Rust College. Despite a vigorous start, the Lady Buccaneers couldn't overcome an early setback, that led to a victory in favor of The Lady Bearcats. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://uviathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241219vm6w6v