Women’s Basketball Drops Road Test at No. 18 Kentucky
Feb 12, 2026 | Women's Basketball
LEXINGTON – The Texas A&M women's basketball team fell at No. 18 Kentucky Thursday night inside Memorial Coliseum, 75-55.
The Maroon & White (9-11, 2-9 SEC) was led by Ny'Ceara Pryor who had 21 points, eight rebounds, four steals and three assists. Janae Kent added 13 points, and Fatmata Janneh posted 10 points and hauled in eight boards.
Kentucky (19-7, 6-6 SEC) jumped out to a 27-5 lead after the first 10 minutes when it shot 61.1% from the field. Texas A&M chopped into the lead in the second quarter, going into the locker room with a 20-point deficit, 38-18.
The Aggies played the Wildcats even in the second half, 37-37, but were unable to get within single digits during the final two quarters.
Texas A&M returns to play at 5 p.m. inside Reed Arena versus Auburn (13-9, 2-9 SEC) Sunday.
POSTGAME NOTES
RECORDS & SERIES NOTES
TEAM NOTES
Individual Notes
Lauren Ware
Ny'Ceara Pryor
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The Maroon & White (9-11, 2-9 SEC) was led by Ny'Ceara Pryor who had 21 points, eight rebounds, four steals and three assists. Janae Kent added 13 points, and Fatmata Janneh posted 10 points and hauled in eight boards.
Kentucky (19-7, 6-6 SEC) jumped out to a 27-5 lead after the first 10 minutes when it shot 61.1% from the field. Texas A&M chopped into the lead in the second quarter, going into the locker room with a 20-point deficit, 38-18.
The Aggies played the Wildcats even in the second half, 37-37, but were unable to get within single digits during the final two quarters.
Texas A&M returns to play at 5 p.m. inside Reed Arena versus Auburn (13-9, 2-9 SEC) Sunday.
POSTGAME NOTES
RECORDS & SERIES NOTES
- The Aggies are now 11-6 all-time versus Kentucky.
- Joni Taylor's career record moves to 187-137 all-time and to 47-63 in her four seasons with the Aggies.
TEAM NOTES
- Texas A&M began with a starting lineup of Ny'Ceara Pryor, Janae Kent, Lemyah Hylton, Lauren Ware, Fatmata Janneh (4-5).
Individual Notes
Lauren Ware
- Dished out a season-high four assists.
Ny'Ceara Pryor
- Has scored in double figures in all but one SEC game this season, pouring in 21 against the Wildcats.
- Grabbed a season-best in conference play eight rebounds.
- Scored 20+ points for the seventh time this season.
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Team Stats
AM
UK
FG%
.333
.361
3FG%
.091
.280
FT%
.750
.640
RB
32
52
TO
18
15
STL
6
3
Game Leaders
Players Mentioned
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