Aggies Defeat Mississippi State 68-64 in Home Finale

Salese Blow's late scoring surge lifts Texas A&M to victory in final home game of the season.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Texas A&M women's basketball team defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs 68-64 in their final home game of the season. Salese Blow scored seven of her nine points in the final two minutes to seal the win for the Aggies, who also got strong performances from Ny'Ceara Pryor (16 points, 11 assists) and Fatmata Janneh (15 points, 11 rebounds), both of whom recorded their fourth consecutive double-doubles.

Why it matters

The victory extends the Aggies' winning streak to four games and gives them momentum heading into the regular season finale against a ranked Ole Miss team. Texas A&M has been led by its balanced scoring attack and stifling defense throughout the season.

The details

In addition to Blow's late heroics, the Aggies also received double-digit scoring efforts from Janae Kent (11 points) and a strong all-around game from Lauren Ware, who played a season-high 35 minutes and contributed 7 points, 3 blocks, and a career-high-tying 3 steals.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 27, 2026 at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas.

The players

Salese Blow

A key contributor for the Texas A&M women's basketball team, scoring 7 of her 9 points in the final two minutes to seal the victory over Mississippi State.

Ny'Ceara Pryor

The Aggies' star point guard, who recorded her fourth consecutive double-double in SEC play with 16 points and 11 assists.

Fatmata Janneh

A standout forward for Texas A&M, who also recorded her fourth straight double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds.

Janae Kent

A double-digit scorer for the Aggies, contributing 11 points including two 3-pointers and 5 rebounds.

Lauren Ware

A versatile player for Texas A&M, who played a season-high 35 minutes and contributed 7 points, 3 blocks, and a career-high-tying 3 steals.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Aggies will close out the regular season on the road against the No. 19 Ole Miss Rebels on Sunday, March 1.

The takeaway

Texas A&M's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense have propelled the team to four straight wins, giving them momentum heading into the regular season finale against a ranked opponent. The Aggies' ability to win close games down the stretch will be crucial as they look to make a deep postseason run.