Wednesday, November 14
White Plains, N.Y.
6 p.m.
Texas A&M
2-1
65
vs
75
Syracuse
2-1
1
2
3
4
F
Texas A&M
16
19
12
18
65
Syracuse
16
18
26
15
75
No. 20 Women Have Comeback Attempt Thwarted By No. 18 Syracuse
Nov 14, 2018 | Women's Basketball
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.— Despite a furious fourth quarter rally, No. 20 Texas A&M could not complete a comeback against No. 18 Syracuse, falling 75-65 in a women's basketball game at the Westchester County Center.
The Aggies (2-1), who trailed by 18 points early in the fourth quarter, would use tenacious defense to hold Syracuse without a field goal over nearly the last six minutes of the game, cutting the deficit to just six with just a minute and a half to play. Syracuse made their last four free throws down the stretch to hold on to victory.
It would have marked the third-biggest comeback in Texas A&M history, and the third comeback of at least 17 points in the past three seasons.
The Aggies led 35-34 after a first half that featured six ties and seven lead changes. Syracuse (2-1) opened the second half on an 13-0 run to build their big lead.
Chennedy Carter led the Aggies with 18 points, while Aaliyah Wilson added 17 and Kayla Wells had 10.
Shambria Washington had her best game of her three-game senior college career, filling up the stat sheet with five points, seven rebounds, five assists and two blocks, all of which were career-highs.
Cheah Rael-Whitsitt played just seven minutes, but provided a spark for the Aggies with three points, three rebounds and four steals, all of which matched or set career-highs.
The Aggies return to action on November 20 at Little Rock. Texas A&M returns to Reed Arena to host Arkansas State on November 23 at 4 p.m.
POSTGAME NOTES
Texas A&M
Chennedy Carter
Aaliyah Wilson
Kayla Wells
Shambria Washington
Cheah Rael-Whitsitt
The Aggies (2-1), who trailed by 18 points early in the fourth quarter, would use tenacious defense to hold Syracuse without a field goal over nearly the last six minutes of the game, cutting the deficit to just six with just a minute and a half to play. Syracuse made their last four free throws down the stretch to hold on to victory.
It would have marked the third-biggest comeback in Texas A&M history, and the third comeback of at least 17 points in the past three seasons.
The Aggies led 35-34 after a first half that featured six ties and seven lead changes. Syracuse (2-1) opened the second half on an 13-0 run to build their big lead.
Chennedy Carter led the Aggies with 18 points, while Aaliyah Wilson added 17 and Kayla Wells had 10.
Shambria Washington had her best game of her three-game senior college career, filling up the stat sheet with five points, seven rebounds, five assists and two blocks, all of which were career-highs.
Cheah Rael-Whitsitt played just seven minutes, but provided a spark for the Aggies with three points, three rebounds and four steals, all of which matched or set career-highs.
The Aggies return to action on November 20 at Little Rock. Texas A&M returns to Reed Arena to host Arkansas State on November 23 at 4 p.m.
POSTGAME NOTES
Texas A&M
- Texas A&M suffers its first loss of the season, falling to 2-1. Syracuse improves to 2-1 on the year
- Texas A&M is 0-1 against ranked teams this season. The Aggies are 67-96 against ranked teams under Gary Blair
- Texas A&M head coach Gary Blair is 359-152 in 16 seasons at Texas A&M. He is 767-315 in his Hall of Fame career, which ranks eighth among active coaches in wins.
Chennedy Carter
- Scored 10+ points for the 38th time in 39 career games
- Fouled out for the first time in her Texas A&M career
Aaliyah Wilson
- Scored in double figures for the second time this season and the sixth time in her collegiate career
Kayla Wells
- Scored 10+ points for the third straight game
Shambria Washington
- Had the best game of her 3-game senior college career, with five points, seven rebounds, five assists and two blocks, all of which were career-highs.
Cheah Rael-Whitsitt
- In just seven minutes of play, posted career-highs of three points, three rebounds and four steals
Team Stats
TAMU
SU
FG%
.373
.444
3FG%
.500
.421
FT%
.583
.688
RB
31
52
TO
16
24
STL
11
6
Game Leaders
Pts
18
FGM
7
3FGM
3
FTM
1
Pts
17
FGM
7
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
6
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
0
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