Danielle Adams scores 19 in second half, leads No. 10 Texas A&M over New Mexico 84-69

Adams scores 19 to lead Texas A&M over New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Danielle Adams scored all 19 of her points in the second, leading No. 10 Texas A&M to an 84-69 victory over New Mexico on Wednesday night.

Adams missed all three of her shots in the first half before sinking 9 of 10 after halftime as Texas A&M (11-1) overcame a two-point deficit with a 17-4 run over the course of the first four minutes.

The Aggies capped the run with a five-point possession. Adams made a bank shot and was fouled. Adaora Elonu grabbed the missed free throw and passed it to Tyra White for a 3-pointer to give the Aggies a 49-38 lead. New Mexico (8-4) never got closer than six points the rest of the way.

Amy Beggin led the Lobos with 18 points and Geronika Jackson added 12 points.

Texas A&M had trouble getting it going early, missing seven straight shots after hitting its first basket. Through 11 minutes, the Aggies had hit just 3 of 13 from the field as the Lobos built their largest lead, 15-7.

In the second half, though, Texas A&M aggressively attacked New Mexico’s zone, allowing Adams to find open space along the baseline. The Aggies shot 70.4 percent in the second half.

Texas A&M reserve Tyra White was 7 of 7 from the field and hit both her foul shots for 16 points. Tanisha Smith added 17 for the Aggies.