NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — No. 13 Vanderbilt remained undefeated Saturday, overwhelming Texas Southern 96-46 in a nonconference women’s basketball game at Memorial Gym. The Commodores (12-0) opened with a 24-5 first quarter and never relented, fueled by 18 3-pointers. Justine Pissott led all scorers with 25 points, while Mikayla Blakes added 23. Vanderbilt’s defense forced 21 turnovers, converting them into 28 points. Texas Southern (3-8) was held to nine first-half points before a 23-point third quarter. Jordyn Marshall scored 10 points for the Lady Tigers, who shot just 26.3% from the field. Vanderbilt concludes its nonconference schedule Dec. 28 against Stonehill.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Vanderbilt women’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance from start to finish, overwhelming Texas Southern 96-46 in a nonconference game Saturday at Memorial Gymnasium. The Commodores, one of 11 remaining undefeated teams in NCAA Division I, improved to 12-0. The Lady Tigers fell to 3-8. Vanderbilt’s offense operated with ruthless efficiency, building a 46-9 lead by halftime and never relenting. The Commodores shot 47.8% from the field and connected on 18 of 41 three-point attempts, a 43.9% clip. Their defense was equally stifling, forcing 21 Texas Southern turnovers and converting them into 28 points. Justine Pissott led all scorers with 25 points, hitting 7 of 13 from beyond the arc. Mikayla Blakes added 23 points, and Aga Makurat contributed 13 points. Aubrey Galvan orchestrated the offense with 11 assists. For Texas Southern, Jordyn Marshall scored 10 points and Taliyah Logwood added 11. The game’s decisive stretch came immediately after the opening tip. Vanderbilt established total control in the first quarter, outscoring Texas Southern 24-5. The Commodores opened the game on a 14-0 run, fueled by defensive pressure and hot three-point shooting. Pissott and Blakes combined for five three-pointers in the quarter alone, while the Lady Tigers managed just two field goals and committed seven turnovers in the period. This explosive start rendered the remainder of the game a formality, as Vanderbilt’s lead never dipped below 19 points and ballooned to as many as 52. Texas Southern showed a brief spark after halftime, scoring 23 points in the third quarter, but could not put a meaningful dent in the massive deficit. The Lady Tigers struggled mightily with Vanderbilt’s length and athleticism, shooting just 26.3% from the field for the game. Vanderbilt’s dominance was reflected in the advanced metrics, posting an offensive rating of 123.0 points per 100 possessions, while holding Texas Southern to a rating of just 59.6. The Commodores also won the battle on the glass, securing 14 offensive rebounds to Texas Southern’s seven. The victory extends Vanderbilt’s best start to a season in over two decades as it prepares to enter Southeastern Conference play. Texas Southern continues a challenging nonconference slate before beginning Southwestern Athletic Conference competition. An announced crowd of 2,511 watched the game. Vanderbilt is scheduled to host Stonehill on Sunday, Dec. 28. Texas Southern’s next game is at home against Biblical Studies on Monday, Dec. 29.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — An undefeated Vanderbilt squad looks to continue its dominant start when it hosts a struggling Texas Southern team in a nonconference women’s basketball game Saturday at Memorial Gymnasium. The Commodores (10-0) enter the contest as one of the nation’s hottest teams, boasting a perfect record built on both high-powered offense and stifling defense. Vanderbilt has won each of its 10 games by an average margin of 28.7 points, with its closest contest being a nine-point victory over California in the season opener. In their most recent outing, a commanding 87-58 win over South Florida on Dec. 15, the Commodores showcased a balanced attack led by Justine Pissott’s 13 points and four assists, with Mikayla Blakes adding 19 points. Pissott, a key player to watch for Vanderbilt, has been consistently productive. She posted a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds against BYU on Nov. 29 and scored 17 points in a win over Oregon State two days prior. Conversely, Texas Southern (3-7) seeks to halt a five-game losing streak, all coming on the road against formidable competition. The Lady Tigers are coming off a 73-81 loss at Texas-Arlington on Wednesday, where Aaliyah Henderson scored 21 points. Henderson is the focal point for Texas Southern, averaging 18.5 points, 7.0 assists and 3.5 rebounds over her last two games, including a 16-point, 7-rebound, 7-assist performance at Texas A&M-Commerce on Dec. 15. The matchup presents a stark contrast in trajectories. Vanderbilt’s perfect start has featured wins over Power Five opponents Virginia and Oregon State, while Texas Southern’s schedule has included heavy losses to ranked teams like Texas and West Virginia. The Lady Tigers’ three victories have come against non-Division I or lower-tier Division I opponents. This game serves as a final tune-up for both teams before holiday breaks. Vanderbilt will host Stonehill on Dec. 28 before opening Southeastern Conference play at Arkansas on Jan. 1. Texas Southern’s next game is at home against Biblical Studies on Dec. 29 before beginning Southwestern Athletic Conference action at Grambling on Jan. 1. Tipoff is set for Saturday afternoon at Memorial Gym.