Vanderbilt SHOCKS Texas! Blakes' UNSTOPPABLE Performance Ignites Upset!

NASHVILLE, TN - Mikayla Blakes, the nation's leading scorer, put on an absolute clinic last night, dropping 34 points as No. 5 Vanderbilt cruised past No. 4 Texas in a convincing 86-70 victory. It wasn’t just Blakes though; Aubrey Galvan chipped in with a solid 18 points and eight rebounds, helping the Commodores secure their third straight win against a Top 25 opponent. It's always exciting to witness a top-five showdown, and this one certainly lived up to the hype, at least for Vanderbilt fans.

Vanderbilt SHOCKS Texas! Blakes' UNSTOPPABLE Perfo...

Blakes' performance has been nothing short of phenomenal. Her scoring average now sits at a cool 26.2 points per game, and she's hit the 30-point mark in four consecutive games and a staggering nine times this season alone. You can just feel the energy in the arena when she gets the ball; everyone expects something special to happen.

The Commodores (24-2, 10-2 SEC) demonstrated resilience, overcoming an early 7-4 deficit to dominate the first quarter. They unleashed a 14-0 run, ending the quarter with a commanding 27-15 lead, thanks to red-hot shooting – 9 for 12 from the field, including an impressive 4 of 5 from beyond the arc. That kind of efficiency is tough for any team to handle.

Vanderbilt maintained their momentum, taking a 47-30 lead into halftime. Blakes led the charge with 15 points, closely followed by Galvan's 13. They built a substantial 26-point lead midway through the third quarter, showcasing their dominance on both ends of the court.

Texas (23-3, 9-3), led by Madison Booker's 20 points and eight rebounds, attempted a late rally, closing the gap to as few as 11 points with just over two minutes remaining. However, Vanderbilt held firm, preventing a complete comeback. Breya Cunningham contributed 14 points for Texas before unfortunately fouling out late in the third quarter, which certainly didn't help their cause.

The Commodores’ victory extends their home winning streak to an impressive 14 games, a school record for a single season. The atmosphere at Memorial Gymnasium has been electric during this run, and it's clear that home-court advantage is a real factor for this team. Now, Vanderbilt heads on the road to face Georgia, while Texas will travel to Knoxville for a tough matchup against No. 22 Tennessee on Sunday. This game was a statement win for Vanderbilt, but the season is far from over for both teams.