Blakes scores 35, No. 5 Vanderbilt tops Alabama 85-60

Mikayla Blakes scored 35 points to lead No. 5 Vanderbilt past No. 24 Alabama 85-60 Thursday night. The Commodores finished their regular-season home slate with a 16-0 record, marking the first time in program history.

After struggling in the second quarter, Vanderbilt dominated the second half to secure the win. Blakes hit a clutch three-pointer to reach 30 points, while Sacha Washington added 17 points and 10 rebounds.