The Aggie defense went into lockdown mode early in the game, only allowing 22 points in the first half of the game and a 36.7% from the field. Coach Joni Taylor’s active offseason is paying dividends early, as A&M has already matched their SEC win total four games into league play.

Transfers Aicha “AC” Coulibaly, Endyia Rogers, and Lauren Ware were just what the doctor ordered by smothering defense and adding some much-needed experience to the court. Coulibaly and Rogers combined for 34 points and 9 rebounds on the offensive side, then also recorded five steals.

Coach Taylor’s mantra this year has been toughness and a staple of that is playing great defense. She wants that to be her team identity because she knows where that can take them.

‘Our team is going to be a team that defends and because we’re capable of it’ – Coach Joni Taylor

Below are some of the best highlights from the win over the Tennessee Lady Vols.