Jacksonville falls 85-81 at Stetson as Priscilla Williams scores 25 and Comari Mitchell sets best mark

Rivalry game swings on third-quarter surge and late free throws

Jacksonville’s women’s basketball team saw a nine-game winning streak end in DeLand, Florida, on Feb. 25, 2026, as Stetson held on for an 85-81 victory in the teams’ 58th all-time meeting. Jacksonville entered the night at 20-8 overall and 12-5 in ASUN play, matching Stetson’s 12-5 league record, and the contest featured major momentum shifts across all four quarters.

After scoring 26 points in the first half, Jacksonville produced its most explosive stretch in the third quarter, putting up 35 points in 10 minutes to flip a 14-point halftime deficit into a three-point lead heading to the final period. The rally was driven by efficient shooting and consistent trips to the foul line, with Jacksonville converting 12 of 13 free throws in the third.

Williams and Mitchell lead the scoring; Brown provides secondary punch

Graduate guard Priscilla Williams led Jacksonville with 25 points while playing the full 40 minutes. Sophomore guard Comari Mitchell added a career-high 19 points on 6-of-10 shooting, including two 3-pointers, and went 5-of-6 at the line. Freshman Tatum Brown scored 11 points and was involved in key late possessions as Jacksonville tried to close the gap in the final minute.

• Priscilla Williams: 25 points in 40 minutes
• Comari Mitchell: 19 points (career high) in 30 minutes
• Tatum Brown: 11 points in 36 minutes

How the game turned: slow start, third-quarter blitz, then a tight finish

Jacksonville trailed 22-13 after the first quarter and 40-26 at halftime after being held to 13 points in each of the opening two periods. Mitchell helped stabilize the offense in the second quarter with nine points, but Stetson maintained control until the break.

The third quarter changed the game’s shape. Jacksonville shot 71.4% from the field in the period and steadily chipped away before taking its first lead of the night on a Williams layup. A late 3-pointer and additional interior finishes helped the Dolphins carry momentum into the fourth.

In the final quarter, a 7-0 Stetson run helped erase Jacksonville’s advantage, and the teams traded baskets down the stretch. Jacksonville narrowed the deficit to 83-81 on Mitchell’s 3-pointer with 14 seconds remaining, but Stetson sealed the outcome at the free-throw line.

Standings impact and what’s next for Jacksonville

Despite the loss, Jacksonville secured a spot in the ASUN quarterfinals, scheduled for March 5 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville. The Dolphins also remained in a three-way tie for second place in the conference standings following the result.

Jacksonville’s next game is scheduled for Feb. 27, 2026, when the Dolphins host North Florida at Swisher Gymnasium for Senior Day.