Summary
Mikayla Blakes, a sophomore guard for Vanderbilt, became the fastest player in the school's history to score 1,000 career points, doing so in just 42 games. Vanderbilt won against Virginia 81-68 in the ACC/SEC Challenge, with Blakes scoring 28 points in the game. The team, now 9-0 for the season, showed strong performance with significant contributions from other players.
Key Facts
- Mikayla Blakes reached 1,000 career points faster than any other player in Vanderbilt history.
- She achieved this milestone in just 42 games, a rare feat among NCAA women’s players.
- Vanderbilt defeated Virginia 81-68 in the ACC/SEC Challenge.
- During the game, Blakes scored 28 points, which was exactly what she needed to reach 1,000 points.
- Vanderbilt has started the season with a 9-0 record.
- The team had a strong third quarter, outscoring Virginia 29-11.
- Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda scored 16 points and Sacha Washington added 13 points and seven rebounds.
- Vanderbilt shot 45.8% from the field and forced 18 turnovers from Virginia.
