Texas A&M Triumphs Over Tennessee
In a thrilling matchup on Thursday night, Texas A&M faced off against the 21st-ranked Tennessee, emerging victorious with an impressive score of 82-74. Notable performances came from Aggies guard Ny’Ceara Pryor, who not only led her team in points with 22 but also facilitated the play with 10 assists. Alongside her, Fatmata Janneh and Lemyah Hylton contributed significantly, scoring 17 and 12 points, respectively.
Game Highlights
From the outset, the Aggies established early dominance, opening the game with a stunning 10-0 run, powered largely by Pryor’s exceptional play. She secured 13 points within the first quarter alone. As the game progressed, Texas A&M demonstrated remarkable accuracy from beyond the arc, hitting 64% of their three-point attempts (7 of 11), which helped them to a narrow lead of 47-42 at halftime.
Second Half Surge
The second half saw Texas A&M extend their lead further with a relentless 14-0 run that surged over five minutes, putting pressure on Tennessee’s defense. Despite their struggle, the Lady Volunteers, led by Janiah Barker‘s impressive 29 points and 10 rebounds, rallied back. Zee Spearman and Talaysia Cooper added 14 and 11 points, respectively, to support their teammate.
In a near comeback, Tennessee made a strong push in the fourth quarter, narrowing the gap to just 76-74 after a 10-0 spurt. However, the Aggies countered effectively, sealing the victory with a late 6-0 run.
Significance of the Victory
This victory marks a significant milestone for Texas A&M, being their first away win against a ranked opponent since their triumph over then-No. 13 Arkansas back in January 2021. As the teams prepare for their next challenges, Tennessee will hit the road to take on No. 11 Oklahoma this upcoming Sunday, while Texas A&M will return home to host Arkansas the same day.
