Texas A&M
20-7, 10-4
Vanderbilt
15-12, 4-10
No. 12 Women Pick Up Fifth Straight Win, Defeat Vanderbilt 75-63
Feb 21, 2016 | Women's Basketball
NASHVILLE, Tenn.- No. 12 Texas A&M took control in the fourth quarter, defeating Vanderbilt 75-63 at Memorial Gym in a women's basketball game. A&M picked up its fifth straight win, and reached the 20+ win plateau for the 11th straight year.
Trailing 49-45 with 8:54 left to play, the Aggies (20-7, 10-4 SEC) rattled off a 16-0 run to take control of the game. By the time the run end, the Aggies led 61-49 with 3:22 to play. The Aggies outscored Vanderbilt (15-12, 4-10 SEC) 32-15 in the final frame, representing A&M's high points in a quarter.
The Commodores shot 58.3% in the first quarter, leading 16-10 after the first frame and 30-22 at halftime. A&M scored the first basket of the game, but then did not lead again until 7:13 left in the fourth quarter.
Texas A&M has now won 20+ games in 16 seasons all-time, including each of the last 11, marking the second-longest streak in the SEC. Gary Blair has 25 20+ win seasons to his name, which ranks 11th all-time.
The Aggies have matched a season-high with five straight wins, a run that includes two ranked wins and two road wins.
For the third straight game, Courtney Walker, Chelsea Jennings and Courtney Williams all scored in double figures. Walker led the way with 22 points, followed by Jennings' 20 and Williams' 10.
Jordan Jones had a season-high 11 assists, reaching double-figure assists for the 17th time in her career.
Texas A&M returns to action on Thursday, February 25 at Auburn, with tip set for 6:30 p.m. on SEC Network Plus. The Aggies return home for Senior Day on February 28 at 3 p.m. to host No. 16 Kentucky on ESPN.
QUICKIE NOTES
• Texas A&M has won five straight games, which includes two ranked wins and two wins on the road. The five game winning streak ties the season-long, set from Nov. 13-27.
• The Aggies have won 20+ games for the 11th straight season and 16th time in program history. A&M's 11 straight 20+ win seasons is the second-longest active streak among SEC programs.
• This is Gary Blair's 25th 20+ win season, which ranks 11th all-time and eighth among active coaches.
• Jennings, Walker and Williams have each scored 10+ points in A&M's last three games
• Courtney Walker scored 20+ points for the ninth time in SEC play, 13th time this season, and a Texas A&M-record 33rd time in her career.
o She scored in double figures for the 19th straight game and 26th time in 27 games this season. She has 100 career double-figure scoring games.
• Chelsea Jennings scored 20+ points for the third time this season and third time in her career
o She scored in double figures for the third straight game, 13th time this season, and 18th time in her career.
• Courtney Williams scored in double figures for the fourth straight game, 15th time this season, and 70th time in her career. She passes Toccara Williams (2000-04) for 5th on the A&M career double-figure games list.
• Jordan Jones had a season-high 11 assists. It is her first double-digit assist game of the season and 17th of her career.
o She drew three charges in the game, and brings her total to 36 for the season.
• Texas A&M is 20-7 on the season and 10-4 in SEC play. Vanderbilt is 15-12 on the season and 4-10 in SEC play.
• Gary Blair is 715-289 in his Hall of Fame career and 307-126 in 13 seasons at Texas A&M. Among Division I coaches, he ranks 13th all-time and eighth among active coaches in career wins.
• A&M is guaranteed at least a top six seed in the upcoming SEC Tournament.
• Texas A&M returns to action on Thursday, February 25 at Auburn, with tip set for 6:30 p.m. on SEC Network Plus. The Aggies return home for Senior Day on February 28 at 3 p.m. to host No. 16 Kentucky on ESPN.
