Story Headlines
- The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi women's basketball team defeated NAIA member Huston-Tillotson University, 63-49 Tuesday night inside the Dugan Wellness Center.
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is now 7-0 all-time against the Rams, with all victories coming at home.
- The Islanders have now won three straight games dating back to Nov. 15.
- Senior guard
Dalesia Booth recorded her 100th career block at the 7:53 mark of the first quarter.
- The starters for A&M-Corpus Christi in tonight's game included;
Alexes Bryant,
La'Janeira Robinson,
Makinna Serrata,
Emma Young and Booth.
Key Islander Statistics
- Booth led the team in scoring with 13 points as well as rebounds with seven.
- Senior forward
Tiara Matthews had an efficient night on the floor, scoring nine points on four-of-five from the field in 15 minutes of action.
- Bryant matched Matthews in points scored with nine while adding six rebounds, three steals and one block.
- Young added seven points while also pulling down six rebounds.
- The Islanders won the battle of the boards, as they out rebounded the Rams 35-24.
- Robinson led Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in assists, dishing out five total on the evening.
- A&M-Corpus Christi forced 21 Rams' turnovers on a season high 17 steals.
- Serrata played a crucial role on defense, as the sophomore recorded a career high five steals. She also eight points in 26 minutes of play. Robinson also collected four steals.
- Both benches were identical in scoring with 23 points. The Islanders recorded 36 points in the paint compared to the Rams 22.
Islanders Notables
- Booth became only the fourth player in program history to record 100 career blocks. She is now just 24 away from tying the all-time record set back in 2004.
- Booth continues to edge closer to 1,000 points for her career as her 13 points tonight puts her at 996. She also moved to No. 7 on the all-time steals list with 126.
- Freshman guard
Hayle Campbell set a new career high with 12 points on four-of-eight from the field.
Stay Social
- For more information on Islanders Women's Basketball, keep up with the team via their Facebook page (
Islanders Women's Basketball) and follow the program on Twitter (
@Islanders_WBB) and Instagram (
@IslandersWBB).
Up Next
The Islanders return to road action when they take on Texas State University Saturday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. in San Marcos, Texas. Fans may watch the game live on
ESPN+ or listen
here.
