COLLEGE STATION-BRYAN, Texas - A big first quarter by Texas A&M led to an early lead they would never relinquish as TSU fell 88-43 Thursday night at Reed Arena.
Coming off a 15-day layup, TSU saw Texas A&M claim a 9-0 first quarter lead before TSU would get on the board after Andriana Avent's three-pointer. The Aggies would answer with six straight to lead 15-3 before Jada Perry's basket as TSU trailed 15-5. Texas A&M would remain hot from the field as they closed out the quarter shooting 60 percent while TSU couldn't match their production with only two more field goals as they trailed 27-11 at the end of the first quarter.
TSU settled into an offensive rhythm to begin the second quarter as they opened with a 9-4 run paced by 4-for-6 shooting from the field while the defense held A&M to only two field goals within the first four minutes. However, the momentum swung back to the Aggies over the final 5:50 as they closed out the quarter on an 18-5 run which was sparked by four three-pointers en route to a 49-25 halftime lead.
The Aggies would maintain a 20-point lead throughout the third quarter as they pulled away for good the remainder of the game.
Shalexxus Aaron led TSU with 16 points and four rebounds as she shot 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. Jada Perry had five blocks and eight rebounds while Andriana Avent chipped in with eight points.
TSU is back in action on Sunday at LSU. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m.
