US EditionVandy's Mikayla Blakes Huge Stats in Paris Lead Commodores to Season-Opening Statement
Mikayla Blakes scored 27 points to lead No. 19 Vanderbilt over Cal in their season opener as she aims to build on her freshman record and international success.
- On Nov. 3, Vanderbilt opened its season against Cal in Paris, where Mikayla Blakes scored a team-high 27 points with four rebounds and three steals.
- Because most of last year's top scorers are gone or injured, Mikayla Blakes, Vanderbilt leading returning scorer and only returning starter, brings valuable summer experience with Team USA to meet Vanderbilt leadership expectations.
- Coach Shea Ralph plans to shift Blakes into a combo guard role if Aubrey Galvan runs the point, as previewed in the Memphis exhibition where Blakes had eight rebounds and four assists.
- Named a captain despite being a freshman, Mikayla Blakes' role now emphasizes leadership; Ralph said, `Most of the time, what she says is right and needs to be heard.`
- Opponents will likely target Mikayla Blakes physically, as she drew 16 fouls in the Memphis exhibition and faced older, tougher competition from the Brazilian team this summer.
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Mikayla Blakes scores 27 and No. 19 Vanderbilt women use big 3rd quarter to beat Cal 74-65 in Paris
Mikayla Blakes scored 27 points, Aiyana Mitchell had a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 19 Vanderbilt dominated the third quarter for a 74-65 victory over California to begin the season in Paris.
Mikayla Blakes scores 27 and No. 19 Vanderbilt women use big 3rd quarter to beat California 74-65 in Paris
Mikayla Blakes scored 27 points, Aiyana Mitchell had a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 19 Vanderbilt dominated the third quarter for a 74-65 victory over California to begin the season in Paris.
Third Quarter Sinks Cal against Vanderbilt in 74-65 loss in Paris
Credit: Cal AthleticsWith the college basketball season tipping off, Cal Women’s Basketball got the opportunity of a lifetime to open its season at the Oui-Play event at Adidas Arena in Paris. “Being global is something that every sport is trying to do and women’s basketball belongs on this stage,” HC Charmin Smith said postgame. “We’re grateful to be invited to this event, it was amazing for our program and the University of California.”This ye…
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