DURHAM, N.C. – The Texas A&M women's basketball team prepares for the first road test of the season, taking on Duke Thursday at 6 p.m. inside Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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The First Week Out
The Aggies (2-0) tacked on two wins last week to start the year with victories over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 69-45, and Army, 73-49. The Maroon & White defense held both of its opponents under 50 points to start the season for the first time since the beginning of the 2013-14 campaign. Freshman phenom Janiah Barker averaged 12.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.0 steals and 1.5 blocks during her first two games.
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Team Leaders
Barker leads the Aggies in points and blocks per game out the gate. Sophomore Tineya Hylton is tied for the national lead in assist-turnover ratio, having dished 11 dimes with just one turnover while coming off the bench. Junior Sahara Jones recorded the first double-double of her career against Army, pouring in 11 points and grabbing 11 boards. Jones leads the team in minutes played, clocking in 31.0 minutes per contest.
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Series
Thursday's matchup will be the seventh all-time meeting between Texas A&M and Duke as the Aggies lead the series with a 5-1 record, claiming the past three contests against the Blue Devils.
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How to Keep up
Thursday's game will be streamed on ACCNX with live stats here. Fans can also listen on 1150 AM/93.7 FM with Steve Miller and Katy Lee on the call.
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Follow the Aggies
Visit for more information on Texas A&M women's basketball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M women's basketball team on Facebook, Instagram, and on Twitter by following @AggieWBB.
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The First Week Out
The Aggies (2-0) tacked on two wins last week to start the year with victories over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 69-45, and Army, 73-49. The Maroon & White defense held both of its opponents under 50 points to start the season for the first time since the beginning of the 2013-14 campaign. Freshman phenom Janiah Barker averaged 12.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.0 steals and 1.5 blocks during her first two games.
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Team Leaders
Barker leads the Aggies in points and blocks per game out the gate. Sophomore Tineya Hylton is tied for the national lead in assist-turnover ratio, having dished 11 dimes with just one turnover while coming off the bench. Junior Sahara Jones recorded the first double-double of her career against Army, pouring in 11 points and grabbing 11 boards. Jones leads the team in minutes played, clocking in 31.0 minutes per contest.
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Series
Thursday's matchup will be the seventh all-time meeting between Texas A&M and Duke as the Aggies lead the series with a 5-1 record, claiming the past three contests against the Blue Devils.
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How to Keep up
Thursday's game will be streamed on ACCNX with live stats here. Fans can also listen on 1150 AM/93.7 FM with Steve Miller and Katy Lee on the call.
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Follow the Aggies
Visit for more information on Texas A&M women's basketball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M women's basketball team on Facebook, Instagram, and on Twitter by following @AggieWBB.