FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- No. 17 Texas A&M used an offensive onslaught, scoring the most points in a conference game since 1983, beating Arkansas 104-60 in a women’s basketball game Thursday at Bud Walton Arena.
This marks the most points Texas A&M has scored in an SEC game, and marks only the fourth time in program history the Aggies have scored 100+ in a conference game. The Aggies scored 105 points in a Southwest Conference game against Rice on January 8, 1983, the only time Texas A&M has scored more in a conference game.
The Aggies (21-8, 10-5 SEC) took control of the game early, closing the first quarter on a 19-7 run and taking a 28-17 lead after a frame, and leading the Razorbacks (12-16, 3-12) 55-33 at halftime.
Chennedy Carter led the Aggies with 21 points, as all five starters reached double figures. Jasmine Lumpkin added 17 points off of 7-of-9 shooting, Khaalia Hillsman and Danni Williams added 16 apiece.
Anriel Howard had her fifth straight double double with 14 points and 14 rebounds, becoming the first Texas A&M player since Kelsey Bone in 2012-13 to accomplish the feat.
The Aggies close the regular season on Sunday, February 25 at 3 p.m., hosting No. 11 Missouri for Senior Day at Reed Arena. Fans are advised to get in their seats by 2:40 p.m. for the senior recognition ceremonies.
QUICKIE NOTES
Texas A&M
· Texas A&M is now 21-8 on the season and 10-5 in SEC play. The Razorbacks fall to 12-16 overall and 3-12 in SEC play.
· The Aggies can clinch a double-bye in the upcoming Southeastern Conference Tournament with a win on Sunday against Missouri, combined with an Alabama win over LSU and a South Carolina win over Tennessee.
· This is the first time Texas A&M has scored 100+ points in an SEC game, and only the fourth time Texas A&M has scored 100+ in a conference game all-time.
· The 104 points are the most Texas A&M have scored in a conference game since Jan. 8, 1983, and the ninth-most Texas A&M has scored in any game.
· The 44-point margin of victory is the biggest for Texas A&M in a conference game since Jan. 24, 2013
· The win snaps the Aggies’ three-game road losing streak
· The Aggies’ 55 first half points are the most for A&M in an SEC game this season
· The Aggies are 52-5 all-time when leading after three quarters
· Had five players score in double figures for the first time since Feb. 2, 2017 against Florida
· Texas A&M head coach Gary Blair is now 352-149 in 15 seasons at Texas A&M and 760-312 in his Hall of Fame career, which ranks eighth among active coaches in career wins.
Chennedy Carter
· Moved past Jaynetta Saunders (2000-01, 611 points) for second on Texas A&M’s single-season scoring list with 626 points. She trails only Danielle Adams’ 2010-11 season (847 points)
· Had her 18th 20+ point game and her 11th in the past 13 games
· Scored in double figures for the 28th time in 29 career games
Anriel Howard
· Had her fifth straight double-double, becoming the first Texas A&M player with five straight double-doubles since Kelsey Bone in 2012-13
· Extended her own Texas A&M record with her 29th career double-double and her 16th of the season
· Moved into third on Texas A&M’s career rebounding list, passing Lisa Jordon (1985-89, 911 rebounds) with 913.
· Scored 10+ points for the 18th time this season and the 38th time in her career
· Had 10+ rebounds for the sixth straight game, 25th time this season and the 53rd time in her career
· Had a career-high three 3-pointers
Khaalia Hillsman
· Scored in double figures for the 21st time this season and the 65th time in her career
Jasmine Lumpkin
· Scored 10+ points for the ninth time this season and the 16th time in her Texas A&M career
Jada Walton
· Made her second career 3-pointer, and her first career 3-pointer in a conference game