On Wednesday night, the No. 18 Texas A&M Aggies (6-1) faced off against the visiting Rice Owls (5-2) in what was a close game throughout. After the game was tied at 64 with six minutes left, the Aggies went on a 17-7 run to push the game out of the Owls’ reach. No. 18 Texas A&M will return to Reed Arena this Sunday night to play TCU.
Photos by C. Morgan Engel
Fans sing the War Hymn before No. 18 Texas A&M tips off against visiting Rice University.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelSenior guard Jasmine Lumpkin before tip-off against visiting Rice.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelJunior forward Anriel Howard pulls up for the jumper. Howard finished the game with 23 points with 13 total rebounds and two assists.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelSenior guard Jasmine Lumpkin played 33 minutes against Rice on Wednesday night.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelRice head coach Tina Langley is in her third season at Rice University,
Photo by C. Morgan EngelThe Aggie dance team performs during the second quarter of Wednesday night’s game against Rice.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelJunior forward Anriel Howard and Rice forward Alexah Chrisman fight to get position.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelRice guard Erica Ogwumike finished the night with a game-high 26 points with six rebounds and five assists.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelHead coach Gary Blair speaks with junior guard Danni Williams during the third quarter of Wednesday night’s game.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelRice guard Nicole Iademarco finished the game against the Aggies with 18 points with four assists and six turnovers.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelHead coach Gary Blair coaches senior forward Jasmine Lumpkin during the third quarter.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelJunior forward Anriel Howard played all 40 minutes against the Owls.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelSenior center Khaalia Hillsman raises high to lay in ball in.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelJunior guard Danni Williams floats the ball toward the rim for the basket.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelSenior guard Jasmine Lumpkin and Rice guard Erica Ogwumike fight for the loose ball.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelMembers of the Texas A&M football team freshman Ikenna Okeke, redshirt freshman Nick Starkel, and sophomore Tyrel Dodson sing the War Hymn during the second half.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelRice guard Erica Ogwumike and freshman guard Chennedy Carter fight for the loose ball.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelFreshman guard Chennedy Carter finished the game against the Owls with 17 points, seven assists and two steals
Photo by C. Morgan EngelJunior guard Danni Williams had 19 points with three assists Wednesday night.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelJunior guard Dannie Williams shot 7-18 (3-10 3PT) from the field against Rice.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelJunior forward Anriel Howard stretches around the defender to lay the ball in.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelFreshman guard Chennedy Carter with senior center Khaalia Hillsman and junior guard Danni Williams during Wednesday night’s close game against visiting Rice.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelJunior forward Anriel Howard dribbles the ball up the court during the final minutes of the game.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelHead coaches Gary Blair and Tina Langley shake hands after the game.
Photo by C. Morgan EngelJunior forward Anriel Howard sings the War Hymn after the game along with teammates and Aggie Dancers.
Photo by C. Morgan Engel