Women's Basketball | 1/3/2025 10:30:00 PM

The No. 1-ranked Tupelo Lady Wave showed why they are considered by many to be the best team in Mississippi women's basketball on Friday night at Arrow Gym.

The Lady Wave (17-0, 2-0 District 2-7A) got out to a hot start and never looke back in a 67-41 win over the Clinton Lady Arrows in the District 2-7A matchup. The loss pushed the Lady Arrows' overall record to 14-4 and their district record to 1-1.

Grace Eatmon paced Clinton's offensive output, scoring 13 points on 46-percent shooting. Caitlin White added 10 points, knocking down three-of-four attempts from beyond the 3-point arc. 

Aria Jones contributed eight points for the Lady Arrows in their first district loss.

Tupelo's Nadia Norfleet made 64-percent of her shots and led the visitors with 21 points.

The Lady Wave led 32-14 by intermission, outshooting the Lady Arrows by 17-percent from the field.

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Clinton continues its District 2-7A slate with a long trip to Starkville High School on Tuesday night. The Lady Arrows and the Lady Yellowjackets tip off at 6 p.m.

The next home game features District 2-7A opponent Murrah High School on Friday, Jan. 10, at Arrow Gym.