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Blakes Scores 35 as No. 5 Vanderbilt Routs No. 24 Alabama to Finish Perfect Home Regular Season

The win boosts Vanderbilt’s SEC positioning with a one-game edge for the No. 2 tournament seed.

Overview

  • Mikayla Blakes notched her fifth consecutive 30-point game against a ranked opponent, a streak reported as surpassing Caitlin Clark’s senior-season run.
  • Vanderbilt broke the game open after halftime, outscoring Alabama 31-16 in the second half and holding a 20-5 edge in fast-break points.
  • The Commodores improved to 26-3 overall and 12-3 in the SEC, while Alabama fell to 21-8 and slipped to 10th in the conference standings.
  • Sacha Washington posted 17 points and 10 rebounds for her sixth double-double of the season, and freshman Justine Pissott added 11 points.
  • Coach Shea Ralph said Blakes focuses on winning as Vanderbilt turns to a Sunday road finale at Tennessee before the SEC Tournament.