COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The LSU New Orleans Privateers cut a 22-point Texas A&M Aggies lead in half by the six-minute mark of the third quarter but fell short 90-63 on Saturday at Reed Arena.
The Privateers scored six points within 47 seconds early in the third quarter to trim the deficit to 16. LSU New Orleans continued to apply pressure as a
Jadaya Branch three-pointer with 6:47 left in the third got the Privateers within 11 points.
That was as close as the Privateers got as Texas A&M outscored LSU New Orleans 18-7 for the remainder of the third quarter.
Tajenae Gooden nailed a three-pointer from the corner on a
Sophia Edwin assist that cut the Aggies' early lead to 14-9 with 2:53 remaining in the first quarter. From there, Texas A&M went on a 10-0 run to close the quarter with the last points coming on a Plen Steenbergen three with two seconds left on the clock.
Texas A&M spent the first five minutes of the second quarter continuing to grow their lead as it got to 25 points with 4:27 remaining in the half. The Privateers held the home side to six points for the remainder of the half though and
Destinie Gordon provided four quick points on offense to take the game into halftime. Texas A&M held a 44-22 lead at the break.
Emerald Parker scored 22 points to lead all Aggies and she added seven rebounds and two blocks. Kailyn Gilbert finished with 19 points and Miyah Verse led the Aggies in rebounding with nine.
INSIDE THE BOX
Rhian Comery notched her first double-double in her collegiate career with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Edwin finished with 11 points while Gooden and Gordon each scored 10 points. Gooden also had seven of the team's 14 assists on the day.
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The Privateers will head uptown to face the Tulane Green Wave on Thursday, Nov. 12.
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ABOUT LSU NEW ORLEANS
In July of 2026 the University of New Orleans rejoined the LSU system and rebranded to "LSU New Orleans" bringing together two powerful brands - the purple and gold of LSU with the unbreakable spirit of New Orleans. The transition marks a return to the LSU family for the University - a place it called home from 1958-2011. Athletic teams will remain the Privateers and continue to compete in the Southland Conference.
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