GALLERY: Women’s Basketball vs. Mississippi Valley State

Texas A&M women’s basketball defeated the Mississippi Valley State Devilette’s 96-54 at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19 , 2024. The Maroon and White’s next home matchup will be against the #18 Tennessee Volunteers on Thursday, Jan. 2 at 7 p.m.

Chris Swann and Jackson Stanley

December 19, 2024

Texas A&M guard Aicha Coulibaly (5) high-fives her teammates before Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Sole Williams (15) reacts in the middle of the huddle before Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Sahara Jones (24) jumps for the tip-off during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Aicha Coulibaly (5) steals the ball from a Devilette during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Mississippi Valley State head coach Kimberly Anderson reacts to a call by the referees during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Sahara Jones (24) makes a layup during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Sahara Jones (24) directs traffic during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Santa hands out cookies to fans during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Sole Williams (15) attempts to gain back posession of the ball from Mississippi Valley State guard Jaylia Reed (2) during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Taliyah Parker (21) shoots a layup during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Aicha Coulibaly (5) makes a layup during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Sole Williams (15) dribbles down the court during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M forward Lauren Ware (32) attempts to make a rebound during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Mississippi Valley State forward Kearra Jones (4) shoots a layup while being defended by Texas A&M forward Lauren Ware (32) during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Sole Williams (15) takes a shot during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Sole Williams (15) shoots a three-pointer during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Sole Williams (15) looks to make a layup during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Mississippi Valley State guard Jaylia Reed (2) drives down the court surrounded by defenders during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M forward Lauren Ware (32) loses control of the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Sahara Jones (24) goes for a layup during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M forward Amirah Abdur-Rahim (23) and Texas A&M forward Jada Malone (13) fight for the rebound during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Mississippi Valley State guard Serenity Echols (25) runs down the court during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Kyndall Hunter (7) looks to pass the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Sole Williams (15) dribbles towards the basket during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Taliyah Parker (21) maks a layup during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M forward Amirah Abdur-Rahim (23) shoots on the basket during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Aicha Coulibaly (5) shoots the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Taliyah Parker (21) dribbles down the court during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Sahara Jones (24) protects the ball after making an offensive rebound during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Aicha Coulibaly (5) reacts after making a layup during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)

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The Aggies sing ‘The Aggie War Hymn’ after Texas A&M’s win against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Part of the Texas A&M Women’s Basketball team reacts to winning after Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M head coach Joni Taylor talks to the Aggies after Texas A&M’s win against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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About the Contributors

Chris Swann, Photo Chief

Chris is a journalism senior from Winnsboro, TX. Chris served as the social media manager and assistant photo chief before becoming photo chief for The Battalion’s photo desk. Before transferring to Texas A&M in the fall of 2023, Chris spent two years at Tyler Junior College, where he was the photo and design editor for their student publication, The DrumBeat. He is expected to graduate in May 2026.

Jackson Stanley

Jackson is an engineering major from Grapevine, TX. Jackson is serving his first semester as a Battalion sports and news photographer. Before attending Texas A&M, Jackson was a self taught fine art and automotive photographer working freelance and for Gidden's Gallery in Grapevine, TX. He is expected to graduate Spring of 2028.