Texas A&M
3-1
Little Rock
2-2
Wilson Scores Career-High 20 To Lift No. 20 Women 61-40
Nov 20, 2018 | Women's Basketball
Defense ruled the day for the Aggies, who held Little Rock (2-2) without a field goal in two separate stretches of at least nine minutes, forcing the Trojans into a 0-for-12 stretch during the first half, and a 0-for-10 stretch during the second half.
The Aggies (3-1) led 27-20 at halftime, then made six of their first seven shots after intermission, building the lead to 17 points by the end of the quarter.
The Trojans' 40 points marked the fewest Texas A&M has allowed in a game since November 23, 2016—the Aggies' previous visit to the Jack Stephens Center, holding the Trojans to 37 points in that game.
Wilson's 20 points matched her career-high, set against Texas A&M in 2017. N'dea Jones had her second career double double with a career-high 12 points and 13 rebounds. Chennedy Carter and Ciera Johnson added 10 each. Carter had a season-high six assists.
The Aggies return to action on Friday, November 23 to host Arkansas State at 4 p.m.
NOTES
Texas A&M
- The Aggies improve to 3-1 on the season, while the Trojans fall to 2-2 on the year
- This is the fewest points Texas A&M has allowed since allowing 37 to the same Little Rock team on November 26, 2016
- Texas A&M has won eight straight games against unranked teams, dating back to last season
- Texas A&M has beat Little Rock in four straight seasons
- Texas A&M head coach Gary Blair is 360-152 in 16 seasons at Texas A&M and 768-315 in his Hall of Fame career. He is eighth among active coaches in career wins, two wins behind Little Rock's Joe Foley
Aaliyah Wilson
- Matched her career-high with 20 points. Her previous career-high came against Texas A&M at Reed Arena, scoring 20 points on January 12, 2017 with Arkansas
- Has scored 10+ points in three of four games this season, and seven times in her collegiate career
- Matched her career-high with three steals
N'dea Jones
- Recorded her second career double double with 12 points and 13 rebounds
- Had a career-high 12 points
- Scored 10+ points for the second time this season
- Had 10+ rebounds for the second time this season
Ciera Johnson
- Scored 10+ points for the second time this season and fourth time in her collegiate career
Chennedy Carter
- Scored at least 10 points for the 14th straight game, dating back to last season
- Set her season-high with six assists
Highlights from tonight's 61-40 win over Little Rock.#aggieATMosphere #GigEm pic.twitter.com/zOh9YHCVyX
— Texas A&M Women's Basketball (@AggieWBB) November 21, 2018
Good vibes only ??
— Texas A&M Women's Basketball (@AggieWBB) November 20, 2018
Thanks to NBA Legend, Darrell Walker, for stopping by and visiting shootaround today.#aggieATMosphere #GigEm pic.twitter.com/KawFFFXfmd
Came to Arkansas drippin' swag ?? pic.twitter.com/oEJnx4YACe
— Texas A&M Women's Basketball (@AggieWBB) November 21, 2018
Let's #BTHOlittlerock ??
— Texas A&M Women's Basketball (@AggieWBB) November 21, 2018
Aggie Starting Five presented by @WellsFargo.@ChennedyCarter, @aaliwilson2, @kaylawells101, @NdeaJones, @_CieraJ #aggieATMosphere #GigEm pic.twitter.com/k37DAd714a
Like she never left ??
— Texas A&M Women's Basketball (@AggieWBB) November 21, 2018
In her return to the state, @aaliwilson2 is heating up in Arkansas, tonight. She leads all scorers with 8 PTS. Aggies lead 15-12 at the end of the 1st Q.
Watch live here: https://t.co/4uGTgmxFLK ($) #aggieATMosphere #GigEm pic.twitter.com/TNn1yLafUS
Finish Strong ??
— Texas A&M Women's Basketball (@AggieWBB) November 21, 2018
Aggies take the lead into the break.@aaliwilson2 putting on a show. ??
She has 16 PTS to go along with her 3 steals and 2 blocks. @NdeaJones helping the cause grabbing 7 boards.@CCCreationsUSA // #GigEm pic.twitter.com/bo8ak8vxmH
Welcome to the @aaliwilson2 show ???
— Texas A&M Women's Basketball (@AggieWBB) November 21, 2018
The Aggie guard is lighting up the Jack Stephens Center tonight. Here are a pair of first half highlights from #2.
Watch live here: https://t.co/4uGTgmxFLK ($) #aggieATMosphere #GigEm pic.twitter.com/GOIXruOqgc
The bank is open late in Arkansas ??@ChennedyCarter shows off some nice handles and banks it home. Aggies lead at the end of the 3rd Quarter, 45-28.
— Texas A&M Women's Basketball (@AggieWBB) November 21, 2018
Watch live here: https://t.co/4uGTgmxFLK ($) #aggieATMosphere #GigEm pic.twitter.com/EU64quVt0J
Catching the W ??
— Texas A&M Women's Basketball (@AggieWBB) November 21, 2018
Aggies take the win with four starters in double figures.@aaliwilson2 led all scorers with 20 PTS.@NdeaJones gets a double-double with 12 PTS & 13 REBS.@_CieraJ & @ChennedyCarter chip in 10 PTS each.@CCCreationsUSA // #GigEm pic.twitter.com/QDHSPzbwqd
