No. 22 Texas A&M women cruise past SMU 79-57
COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Chennedy Carter scored 28 points, Anriel Howard had 15 points and 16 rebounds, and No. 22 Texas A&M cruised to a 79-57 victory over SMU on Thursday night.
The Aggies (11-3) rebounded from an 84-62 loss to No. 10 Oregon on Dec. 21, and opens Southeastern Conference play at fourth-ranked South Carolina on Sunday.
Carter was 10 of 18 from the field, hitting four 3-pointers, and Howard collected her 21st career double-double. Danni Williams added 14 points and Khaalia Hillsman had 13.
Kiara Perry scored 11 points to lead SMU (6-7).
The Aggies took the lead for good midway through the first half and built a 38-23 halftime advantage. Carter scored 14 points, Hillsman added nine points and Howard had seven points and nine rebounds in the first half. Texas Tech had a 30-point lead at the end of the third quarter. The Mustangs cut the deficit to 18 with 3:37 remaining.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Troy Winders
- Luis Gonzalez
- Darren McClure
2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | 8-0 | - | 17-2 |
| Duke | 7-1 | 1 | 16-4 |
| NC State | 7-1 | 1 | 15-4 |
| North Carolina | 6-2 | 2 | 18-3 |
| Louisville | 6-2 | 2 | 13-6 |
| California | 5-2 | 2.5 | 17-3 |
| Florida State | 5-2 | 2.5 | 15-4 |
| Georgia Tech | 5-3 | 3 | 17-3 |
| Virginia Tech | 5-3 | 3 | 14-5 |
| Clemson | 4-5 | 4.5 | 11-9 |
| Boston College | 3-5 | 5 | 12-9 |
| Virginia | 3-5 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Stanford | 2-5 | 5.5 | 10-8 |
| SMU | 2-6 | 6 | 10-10 |
| Miami | 1-7 | 7 | 11-8 |
| Pittsburgh | 1-7 | 7 | 9-12 |
| Syracuse | 1-7 | 7 | 7-12 |
| Wake Forest | 0-8 | 8 | 7-12 |
2024-25 Southeastern Conference Standings
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