Aggies Bury Ole Miss Rebels 72-53
Texas A&M women's basketball rode a strong third quarter to turn a close game into a late 72-53 blowout over the Rebels at SJB Pavilion on Thursday night.
A 21-7 third quarter spread that included a 16-2 run in the final 6:22 of the frame stretched a six-point halftime lead by the Aggies to a 56-36 lead by the start of the fourth quarter.
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Two Aggies hit the 20-point mark as Janiah Barker and Lauren Ware hit 20 or more for the second time this year.
Barker scored 21 with five rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal, while Ware tallied a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. It was her ninth double-double of the season.
Texas A&M dominated the boards on both sides of the floor to a 41-29 tally that included 21-11 in the second half alone. The Aggies also went a perfect 12-of-12 from the foul line.
Ole Miss' Marquesha Davis was held in check by the Aggies' defense. Davis entered the game averaging 17.6 points against SEC opponents but managed just four on 1-of-6 shooting against A&M on Thursday night.
Up next for the Aggies are the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena in Lexington on Sunday at 3 p.m. CT.