A tie game for most of the second half, the Aggies attempted to switch to a zone defense for the first time all game with 9.4 seconds to play. Rice's Marla Brumfield passed the ball to Jenny Cafferty who connected on a three pointer from the right side for the game breaker, It was Cafferty's only points of the night in seven minutes of playing time. We wound up in man and she connected.
Rice is a good team and a good team at home.
Defensively we struggled and didn't block out. We have to get that done and not give up the second chance shots or we will not win many games. The Aggies were out rebounded 41-35, but allowed the Owls 18 offensive rebounds in the process. Senior forward Prissy Sharpe added nine points and a season-high 15 rebounds, while Big 12 Preseason Newcomer of the Year Jaynetta Saunders added 10 points, six rebounds and four assists, while junior guard Brandy Jones added 10 points. Rice was led by Marla Brumfield's 18 points and by Kirra Jordan's 18 points and 11 rebounds.