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The Laurel (MS) varsity basketball team won Friday's neutral playoff game against Natchez (MS) by a score of 66-35.

This game is a part of the "2024 MHSAA Girls Basketball Championships (Mississippi) - Girls 5A" tournament.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Natchez4981435
Laurel827181366
Final score provided by P. N.
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Game Stats

Natchez has not entered stats for this game.
Laurel

Shooting

#Athlete NameMinPtsFGMFGAFG%AFG%
Team Totals6627614449
1Takiyah Thames (Sr)5245063
3Marissa Ulmer (Sr)136144346
4Kalasia Carter (Jr)2125050
10Savannah Gant (Sr)156125063
11Laniyiah Abney (Sr)8458080
15Neveah Gressett (Jr)5272936
23Kayllis Walker (So)94113636
24Zy Evans (So)9263333
Laurel

#Athlete NameMinPts3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%2FGM2FGA2FG%
Team Totals666212961250214053
1Takiyah Thames (Sr)5133311100
3Marissa Ulmer (Sr)1317145771
4Kalasia Carter (Jr)21250
10Savannah Gant (Sr)1538383475
11Laniyiah Abney (Sr)80404580
15Neveah Gressett (Jr)513331425
23Kayllis Walker (So)91110041136
24Zy Evans (So)957712633
Laurel

Totals

#Athlete NameMinPtsORebDRebRebAstStlBlkTOPF
Team Totals6617133014965
1Takiyah Thames (Sr)51121
3Marissa Ulmer (Sr)13134542
4Kalasia Carter (Jr)22
10Savannah Gant (Sr)1522414
11Laniyiah Abney (Sr)85384
12M. Mckenzie (So)1
14Takaylen Dean (So)11
15Neveah Gressett (Jr)511
23Kayllis Walker (So)941521
24Zy Evans (So)93365
Laurel

Misc Totals

#Athlete NameAst:TOStl:TOStl:FBlk:PFChrDeflTF
Team Totals2.801.807
1Takiyah Thames (Sr)2
3Marissa Ulmer (Sr)2.502.001
10Savannah Gant (Sr)4

Game Story

Mississippi High School Basketball - Laurel crushes Natchez

February 23, 2024: Natchez, MS 39120

Laurel Golden Tornadoes (Laurel, MS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Natchez Bulldogs (Natchez, MS), 66-35 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Laurel upgrades its record to 26-3 on the season.

Pierre N.Bulldogs Reporter
David TaylorGolden Tornadoes All-Star Reporter
  • All
  • Q1
  • Q2
  • Q3
  • Q4
  • F
  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Natchez 0, Laurel 0
    Posted @ 5:28p
  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 5:28p
  3. 0 - 0

    Game Start

    Laurel1st Quarter
    Laurel won the tip off.
    Posted @ 5:34p
  4. 2 - 0

    Score Alert

    Natchez1st Quarter
    Natchez - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 2, Laurel 0
    Posted @ 5:36p
  5. 2 - 2

    Score Alert

    Laurel1st Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 2, Laurel 2
    Posted @ 5:36p
  6. 2 - 2

    Foul Alert

    Natchez1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Foul on Natchez - #2 TELESIA BROADWAY. Natchez 2, Laurel 2
    Posted @ 5:37p
  7. 2 - 3

    Score Alert

    Laurel1st Quarter
    Laurel - #24 Zy Evans makes a Free Throw. Natchez 2, Laurel 3
    Posted @ 5:37p
  8. 2 - 4

    Score Alert

    Laurel1st Quarter
    Laurel - #12 Madisun Mckenzie makes a Free Throw. Natchez 2, Laurel 4
    Posted @ 5:38p
  9. 2 - 4

    Foul Alert

    Laurel1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Foul on Laurel. Natchez 2, Laurel 4
    Posted @ 5:39p
  10. 2 - 4

    Foul Alert

    Laurel1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Foul on Laurel. Natchez 2, Laurel 4
    Posted @ 5:42p
  11. 2 - 6

    Score Alert

    Laurel1st Quarter
    Laurel - #11 Laniyiah Abney makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 2, Laurel 6
    Posted @ 5:42p
  12. 3 - 6

    Score Alert

    Natchez1st Quarter
    Natchez - makes a Free Throw. Natchez 3, Laurel 6
    Posted @ 5:42p
  13. 3 - 6

    Foul Alert

    Natchez1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Foul on Natchez. Natchez 3, Laurel 6
    Posted @ 5:45p
  14. 3 - 8

    Score Alert

    Laurel1st Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 3, Laurel 8
    Posted @ 5:48p
  15. 3 - 8

    Foul Alert

    Laurel1st Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Laurel. Natchez 3, Laurel 8
    Posted @ 5:49p
  16. 4 - 8

    Score Alert

    Natchez1st Quarter
    Natchez - makes a Free Throw. Natchez 4, Laurel 8
    Posted @ 5:49p
  17. 4 - 8

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Natchez 4, Laurel 8
    Posted @ 5:50p
  18. 4 - 10

    Score Alert

    Laurel2nd Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 4, Laurel 10
    Posted @ 5:52p
  19. 7 - 10

    Score Alert

    Natchez2nd Quarter
    Natchez - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Natchez 7, Laurel 10
    Posted @ 5:52p
  20. 7 - 13

    Score Alert

    Laurel2nd Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Natchez 7, Laurel 13
    Posted @ 5:53p
  21. 7 - 15

    Score Alert

    Laurel2nd Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 7, Laurel 15
    Posted @ 5:54p
  22. 7 - 15

    Timeout Alert

    Natchez2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Timeout Natchez. Natchez 7, Laurel 15
    Posted @ 5:54p
  23. 7 - 18

    Score Alert

    Laurel2nd Quarter
    Laurel - #3 Marissa Ulmer makes a 3pt Field Goal. Natchez 7, Laurel 18
    Posted @ 5:55p
  24. 7 - 20

    Score Alert

    Laurel2nd Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 7, Laurel 20
    Posted @ 5:56p
  25. 7 - 22

    Score Alert

    Laurel2nd Quarter
    Laurel - #10 Savannah Gant makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 7, Laurel 22
    Posted @ 5:56p
  26. 7 - 22

    Timeout Alert

    Natchez2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Timeout Natchez. Natchez 7, Laurel 22
    Posted @ 5:57p
  27. 7 - 24

    Score Alert

    Laurel2nd Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 7, Laurel 24
    Posted @ 5:58p
  28. 7 - 27

    Score Alert

    Laurel2nd Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Natchez 7, Laurel 27
    Posted @ 5:59p
  29. 7 - 29

    Score Alert

    Laurel2nd Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 7, Laurel 29
    Posted @ 5:59p
  30. 7 - 29

    Foul Alert

    Natchez2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Foul on Natchez. Natchez 7, Laurel 29
    Posted @ 6p
  31. 7 - 30

    Score Alert

    Laurel2nd Quarter
    Laurel - #24 Zy Evans makes a Free Throw. Natchez 7, Laurel 30
    Posted @ 6p
  32. 7 - 31

    Score Alert

    Laurel2nd Quarter
    Laurel - #24 Zy Evans makes a Free Throw. Natchez 7, Laurel 31
    Posted @ 6p
  33. 7 - 33

    Score Alert

    Laurel2nd Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 7, Laurel 33
    Posted @ 6p
  34. 7 - 33

    Foul Alert

    Laurel2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Foul on Laurel. Natchez 7, Laurel 33
    Posted @ 6:01p
  35. 9 - 33

    Score Alert

    Natchez2nd Quarter
    Natchez - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 9, Laurel 33
    Posted @ 6:02p
  36. 11 - 33

    Score Alert

    Natchez2nd Quarter
    Natchez - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 11, Laurel 33
    Posted @ 6:02p
  37. 13 - 33

    Score Alert

    Natchez2nd Quarter
    Natchez - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 13, Laurel 33
    Posted @ 6:04p
  38. 13 - 35

    Score Alert

    Laurel2nd Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 13, Laurel 35
    Posted @ 6:04p
  39. 13 - 35

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Natchez 13, Laurel 35
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 6:05p
  40. 13 - 35

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Laurel3rd Quarter
    Laurel's ball.
    Posted @ 6:16p
  41. 15 - 35

    Score Alert

    Natchez3rd Quarter
    Natchez - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 15, Laurel 35
    Posted @ 6:16p
  42. 15 - 37

    Score Alert

    Laurel3rd Quarter
    Laurel - #23 Kayllis Walker makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 15, Laurel 37
    Posted @ 6:16p
  43. 15 - 37

    Foul Alert

    Natchez3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Foul on Natchez. Natchez 15, Laurel 37
    Posted @ 6:16p
  44. 15 - 38

    Score Alert

    Laurel3rd Quarter
    Laurel - #23 Kayllis Walker makes a Free Throw. Natchez 15, Laurel 38
    Posted @ 6:17p
  45. 15 - 40

    Score Alert

    Laurel3rd Quarter
    Laurel - #3 Marissa Ulmer makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 15, Laurel 40
    Posted @ 6:18p
  46. 18 - 40

    Score Alert

    Natchez3rd Quarter
    Natchez - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Natchez 18, Laurel 40
    Posted @ 6:20p
  47. 18 - 40

    Foul Alert

    Natchez3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Foul on Natchez. Natchez 18, Laurel 40
    Posted @ 6:21p
  48. 18 - 43

    Score Alert

    Laurel3rd Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Natchez 18, Laurel 43
    Posted @ 6:23p
  49. 18 - 43

    Foul Alert

    Natchez3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Foul on Natchez. Natchez 18, Laurel 43
    Posted @ 6:23p
  50. 18 - 44

    Score Alert

    Laurel3rd Quarter
    Laurel - #24 Zy Evans makes a Free Throw. Natchez 18, Laurel 44
    Posted @ 6:24p
  51. 18 - 46

    Score Alert

    Laurel3rd Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 18, Laurel 46
    Posted @ 6:24p
  52. 18 - 48

    Score Alert

    Laurel3rd Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 18, Laurel 48
    Posted @ 6:24p
  53. 18 - 48

    Foul Alert

    Laurel3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Foul on Laurel. Natchez 18, Laurel 48
    Posted @ 6:27p
  54. 18 - 51

    Score Alert

    Laurel3rd Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Natchez 18, Laurel 51
    Posted @ 6:27p
  55. 20 - 51

    Score Alert

    Natchez3rd Quarter
    Natchez - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 20, Laurel 51
    Posted @ 6:28p
  56. 20 - 51

    Foul Alert

    Laurel3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Foul on Laurel. Natchez 20, Laurel 51
    Posted @ 6:28p
  57. 21 - 51

    Score Alert

    Natchez3rd Quarter
    Natchez - makes a Free Throw. Natchez 21, Laurel 51
    Posted @ 6:28p
  58. 21 - 53

    Score Alert

    Laurel3rd Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 21, Laurel 53
    Posted @ 6:28p
  59. 21 - 53

    Foul Alert

    Natchez3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Natchez. Natchez 21, Laurel 53
    Posted @ 6:29p
  60. 21 - 53

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Natchez 21, Laurel 53
    Posted @ 6:31p
  61. 21 - 55

    Score Alert

    Laurel4th Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 21, Laurel 55
    Posted @ 6:34p
  62. 21 - 55

    Foul Alert

    Laurel4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Foul on Laurel. Natchez 21, Laurel 55
    Posted @ 6:36p
  63. 23 - 55

    Score Alert

    Natchez4th Quarter
    Natchez - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 23, Laurel 55
    Posted @ 6:37p
  64. 25 - 55

    Score Alert

    Natchez4th Quarter
    Natchez - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 25, Laurel 55
    Posted @ 6:37p
  65. 25 - 58

    Score Alert

    Laurel4th Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Natchez 25, Laurel 58
    Posted @ 6:40p
  66. 28 - 58

    Score Alert

    Natchez4th Quarter
    Natchez - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Natchez 28, Laurel 58
    Posted @ 6:40p
  67. 28 - 58

    Foul Alert

    Laurel4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Foul on Laurel. Natchez 28, Laurel 58
    Posted @ 6:40p
  68. 29 - 58

    Score Alert

    Natchez4th Quarter
    Natchez - makes a Free Throw. Natchez 29, Laurel 58
    Posted @ 6:41p
  69. 29 - 60

    Score Alert

    Laurel4th Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 29, Laurel 60
    Posted @ 6:41p
  70. 29 - 62

    Score Alert

    Laurel4th Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 29, Laurel 62
    Posted @ 6:47p
  71. 29 - 64

    Score Alert

    Laurel4th Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 29, Laurel 64
    Posted @ 6:47p
  72. 31 - 64

    Score Alert

    Natchez4th Quarter
    Natchez - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 31, Laurel 64
    Posted @ 6:47p
  73. 34 - 64

    Score Alert

    Natchez4th Quarter
    Natchez - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Natchez 34, Laurel 64
    Posted @ 6:47p
  74. 34 - 64

    Foul Alert

    Laurel4th Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Laurel. Natchez 34, Laurel 64
    Posted @ 6:49p
  75. 34 - 66

    Score Alert

    Laurel4th Quarter
    Laurel - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Natchez 34, Laurel 66
    Posted @ 6:50p
  76. 35 - 66

    Score Alert

    Natchez4th Quarter
    Natchez - makes a Free Throw. Natchez 35, Laurel 66
    Posted @ 6:50p
  77. 35 - 66

    End of Game

    Final
    Natchez 35, Laurel 66
    Posted @ 6:51p

Players of the Game

Natchez (23-24)

Natchez has not selected any Players of the Game.

Laurel (23-24)

Congratulations to #11 Laniyiah Abney for being selected the Laurel Girls Basketball Player of the Game.

Scoretracker Providers

Pierre N.Bulldogs Reporter
David TaylorGolden Tornadoes All-Star Reporter

Rankings & Records

Natchez (23-24)

MSReg.
809
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
21-87-310-38-33-2.724.7001,331993

Laurel (23-24)

MSReg.
81
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
29-310-011-09-39-0.9061.0001,832970

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Natchez
11.39.98.811.545.9
Laurel
16.715.914.010.857.3

Team Stat Comparison

NatchezLaurel
38.1Points Per Game55.3
23.3Rebounds Per Game26.7
7.0Assists Per Game11.4
12.4Steals Per Game11.7
2.6Blocks Per Game4.7

Team Leaders

NatchezLaurelNational Avg.
#23 RONIYA ELLIS17.4Points Per Game#23 Kayllis Walker17.24.2
#4 CALEAH KENNEDY7.4Rebounds Per Game#23 Kayllis Walker9.32.8
#23 RONIYA ELLIS3.5Assists Per Game#3 Marissa Ulmer3.20.9
#23 RONIYA ELLIS4.9Steals Per Game#3 Marissa Ulmer2.71.1
#4 CALEAH KENNEDY2.1Blocks Per Game#23 Kayllis Walker2.70.3

Record Breakdown

Natchez (23-24)

Laurel (23-24)

21-8
Overall
29-3
9-3
League
12-0
9-3
Non-League
12-3
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
3-2
Common Opponent
5-0
10-3
Home
11-0
8-3
Away
9-3
3-2
Neutral
9-0
1-1
Playoff
4-0
21-7
In-State
29-3
0-1
Out-of-State
0-0