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Vanderbilt women's basketball beats Lipscomb 112-53, sets opener scoring record

Mikayla Blakes scored 27 points for the Commodores, who host Queens on Wednesday.

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NASHVILLE - Vanderbilt beat Lipscomb 112-53 in its women's basketball season opener Monday, Nov. 2, at Memorial Gymnasium, according to Vanderbilt Athletics. The school says the 112 points are a program record for a season opener and its most in a game since 1998.

Mikayla Blakes led the Commodores with 27 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Madison Greene added 19 points off the bench, Aubrey Galvan had 16 points and 11 assists, Mia Woolfolk scored 15 and Aiyana Mitchell 10.

Vanderbilt shot 62.5 percent and forced 31 Lipscomb turnovers, according to the recap. Official attendance on the school's Education Day game was 7,023. "Today was a really good day, and our entire team got better," coach Shea Ralph said in the release.

Vanderbilt hosts Queens on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m. Central.

Source: Vanderbilt Athletics recap, Nov. 2, 2026 (High-Octane Opener).

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