COLLEGE STATION, Texas (Interstat) — Fueled by a dominant second-half performance and a balanced scoring attack, the Texas A&M Aggies pulled away from the Tarleton State Texans for a 79-64 victory in a non-conference women’s basketball game Thursday afternoon at Reed Arena.

A crowd of 7,851 watched the Aggies improve to 2-0 on the young season, while the Texans evened their record at 2-2.

The game was a tale of two halves, with the teams trading blows early. Tarleton State came out aggressively, building a 20-13 lead after the first quarter behind the sharp shooting of Gia Adams. The Texans maintained a slim 33-34 lead at halftime, but the momentum shifted decisively after the break.

Texas A&M seized control in the third quarter, outscoring Tarleton State 24-15. The Aggies’ offense found its rhythm, and their defense tightened, forcing the Texans into difficult shots and turnovers. The Aggies extended their lead in the fourth quarter, consistently answering any attempt by Tarleton State to mount a comeback.

Texas A&M’s victory was built on efficiency and dominance on the glass. The Aggies shot 45.8% from the field, compared to 40% for the Texans. A massive disparity in offensive rebounding proved critical, as Texas A&M hauled in 12 offensive boards to Tarleton State’s 2, leading to numerous second-chance opportunities. The Aggies also capitalized at the free-throw line, making 21 of 33 attempts, while the Texans hit 15 of 22.

Adams led all scorers with 21 points for Tarleton State, but the Texans were hampered by 19 turnovers. Shadasia Brackens added 7 points, 4 rebounds and 2 blocks for the visitors.

The Aggies showcased their depth with four players scoring in double figures. Salese Blow led the way with 18 points, while Lauren Ware added 15 points and 4 rebounds. Ny’Ceara Pryor orchestrated the offense effectively, dishing out 8 assists to go along with 10 points. Fatmata Janneh was a force inside, nearly recording a double-double with 8 points and 11 rebounds. Janae Kent also contributed 12 points and 5 rebounds off the bench.

Texas A&M looks to continue its winning streak on the road against Kansas State on Sunday. Tarleton State returns home to face McNeese State, also on Sunday.