LEXINGTON, Ky. (Interstat) — The Kentucky women’s basketball team used a dominant first quarter to secure a 75-55 victory over Texas A&M on Thursday night at Rupp Arena. The Wildcats opened with a 27-5 run and never trailed, improving to 19-7 overall. The Aggies fell to 9-11.

Ny’Ceara Pryor led all scorers with 21 points for Texas A&M. Kentucky was paced by 19 points each from Tonie Morgan, who added eight assists, and Asia Boone. Clara Strack contributed 17 points and three blocks for the Wildcats.

Kentucky’s early 22-point lead proved insurmountable despite a stronger second-half effort from the Aggies. The Wildcats capitalized on 18 offensive rebounds and 22 points off turnovers. Attendance was 4,315.