What happened: The Lady Bulldogs tipped off their 2025–26 basketball season Tuesday, Nov. 4, with a 28-44 road loss to Abilene in a scrimmage. The Lady Bulldogs came out with intensity, leading 5–4 after the first quarter behind strong defense and hustle on the glass, but Abilene’s second-quarter surge shifted momentum.

Midland showed early chemistry in transition and created several quality looks at the basket before halftime. The Lady Bulldogs battled throughout, closing the game with their best offensive quarter and continuing to compete on both ends until the final buzzer.

Go deeper: Quarter breakdown: Midland 5, 6, 7, 10 (28); Abilene 4, 17, 9, 14 (44). The Lady Bulldogs held Abilene to single digits in two quarters and outscored the Lady Eagles in the opening frame. Midland’s balanced scoring and defensive communication stood out despite the final score.

What’s next: The Lady Bulldogs will look to turn that effort into their first regular-season game when they host Levelland on Friday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m.

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