RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Union University women's basketball team held on for a 52–49 victory over UNC Pembroke on Saturday afternoon inside Barco-Stevens Hall.
The Panthers played a physical, aggressive style and kept the game tight throughout, getting to the free-throw line early and often. UNC Pembroke shot well from the foul line and cut the deficit to one possession multiple times in the fourth quarter.

Virginia Union led 15–11 after the first quarter and carried a 26–24 lead into halftime. UNC Pembroke trimmed the margin to two at the end of the third quarter, but the Panthers responded with key defensive stops and timely baskets down the stretch to secure the win.

Bruni Martinez led VUU with 11 points and eight rebounds, adding two steals and a block in a strong all-around performance. De'Aisjah Somerville contributed key defensive plays and late rebounds, while Ashley Gonzalez and Karimah Nix provided valuable minutes off the bench. As a team, VUU finished with eight steals and limited UNC Pembroke's late scoring opportunities.

Bre'Asia Washington paced UNC Pembroke with 17 points and 10 rebounds.

Coach's Quote
"Pembroke played a very good game today," said VUU Head Women's Basketball Coach Alico Dunk. "They came out very aggressively and attacked the basket early. They got to the free-throw line, and that kept them in the game. You have to give them credit — they went right at the heart of our defense and hurt us early."

Final Score
Virginia Union 52, UNC Pembroke 49

Records
VUU: 5–1
UNC Pembroke: 1–6

Next Game
Virginia Union returns to action on December 13 against Livingstone College at Barco-Stevens Hall in Richmond, Va.