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Blakes Breaks Vanderbilt Record in NCAA Opener Victory
Mikayla Blakes became the top single-season scorer in Vanderbilt women's basketball history during Saturday's NCAA Tournament game. Blakes scored 30 points in the Commodores' 102-61 victory over High Point.
Mikayla Blakes, the nation's leading scorer, surpassed Wendy Scholtens' 1989-90 record of 855 points during the first half against No. 15 seed High Point. By halftime, Blakes had already scored 23 points, contributing to the second-seeded Commodores' 54-32 lead. She played only two minutes in the fourth quarter. Vanderbilt coach Shea Ralph stated that Blakes works hard to make her achievements seem effortless, calling her a generational talent. Blakes expressed excitement and credited her teammates for her success. She ended the game with 30 points.
Key Facts
- Mikayla Blakes is now the top single-season scorer in Vanderbilt women's basketball history.
- Blakes scored 30 points in Vanderbilt's 102-61 win against High Point.
- She broke the record during the first half of the NCAA Tournament game on Saturday.
- The previous record was 855 points, set by Wendy Scholtens in the 1989-90 season.
- Blakes had 23 points by halftime.
- Coach Shea Ralph calls Blakes a generational player.
- Blakes acknowledged her teammates' role in her achievement.