University of Missouri
23-5 (11-4)
Vanderbilt
6-23 (2-13)
Frericks Shines on Senior Night as No. 11 @MizzouWBB Beats Vanderbilt, 83-68
2/22/2018 10:44:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Frericks tallied 16 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Mizzou Women's Basketball (23-5, 11-4) lit up the scoreboard early as the Tigers knocked off the Vanderbilt Commodores (6-23, 2-13) 83-68 on Senior Night securing their highest win total in a season since the 1983-1984 campaign. Honoring Jordan Frericks, Kayla Michael, and Bri Porter, the Tigers exploded out of the gate dropping 35 points during the first quarter of action—their highest scoring quarter of the season. The offensive dominance continued as Mizzou racked up 50 first half points and took a 17-point lead into the locker-room at halftime.
In her final regular season game in Mizzou Arena, redshirt senior forward Jordan Frericks recorded her 28th career double-double finishing with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists—just one assist shy of the first triple-double by a Tiger since the 2011-2012 season. During the win, Frericks became just the third Tiger ever to join the 1,000 point and 1,000 rebound club. Redshirt senior forward Kayla Michael was solid as she registered a season-high in rebounds with seven. Sophomore guard Amber Smith dropped a team-high 19 points and hauled in five rebounds. Meanwhile, redshirt junior guard Lauren Aldridge and junior guard Sophie Cunningham contributed to the scoring total by adding 15 and 14 points, respectively.
The Tigers remained in control for the entirety of the game and did not trail the Commodores at any time in the contest. With the win, Mizzou matches their win total in league play from last season with 11 victories.
Turning Point
Immediately following the opening tip, Mizzou began its offensive onslaught. Less than two minutes into the contest, Aldridge drilled three triples and singlehandedly gave Mizzou a 9-5 advantage. The redshirt junior totaled 15 points in the frame on a perfect 5-of-5 clip from behind the arc, topping her season-high of 13 points in just under eight minutes of play.
As a team, the Tigers were 14-of-19 from the field and 7-of-10 from distance in the game's first frame. Mizzou led 35-17 with their highest point total in a single quarter this season. Mizzou continued to pad the advantage during the rest of the ballgame as the Commodores never got back within single-digits.
Top Tigers
- Jordan Frericks had an incredible senior night performance, dropping in 16 points (8-for-10) and hauling in 12 boards while dishing a career-high nine assists. In the first quarter, Frericks surpassed 1,000 career rebounds, making her the third Mizzou player to score 1,000 points and grab 1,000 rebounds. Despite missing a rare triple double by one assist, Frericks secured her 28th career double-double.
- Amber Smith led the Tigers in scoring, notching 19 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field. Smith was feeling it from distance as she was 5-for-7 from behind the arc, matching a season-high.
- Lauren Aldridge came out of the gates on fire from behind the arc. She finished with a season-high 15 points after five first quarter threes and continued to make an impact throughout the game as she dished out six assists.
- Sophie Cunningham added 14 points and hit a pair of triples in the Mizzou victory. Cunningham has now reached double digits in 25 games this season.
- Senior Kayla Michael scored four points, hauled in seven rebounds and rejected three shots. Her three blocked shots matched a career-high and her seven boards notched a season-high.
Notes
- With the win, Mizzou registered its first home victory against Vanderbilt since 2014.
- Mizzou's 11 conference wins this season matches the total the Tigers posted last season.
- Mizzou's 35-point first quarter was the most points scored all season by the Tigers in a single period.
- It was the eighth time this season the Tigers eclipsed 80 total points.
- Mizzou owned the class against the Commodores, outrebounding Vandy 43-19.
- Mizzou made 14 three pointers, the most they have made in a game this season. It was the 10th time this season they have hit on 10+ shots from deep.
- Mizzou played unselfishly all game long, dishing out 24 assists, which tied a season-high. The Tigers also accomplished the feat at Ole Miss (1/18).
- With her five rebounds in the first quarter, redshirt senior forward Jordan Frericks moved into the 1,000 rebound club on her senior night. She finished with 12 rebounds in the game.
- Frericks became only the third Tiger to ever score 1,000 points and grab 1,000 rebounds in the history of Mizzou Women's Basketball. Frericks joins Renee Kelly and Kesha Bonds.
- Frericks also passed Ericka Fields on the Mizzou all-time scoring list, moving into sole possession of 11th place all time. Frericks now has 1,402 points in her career.
- Frericks recorded her 28th career double-double and her third of this season against Vanderbilt, scoring 16 points and pulling down 12 rebounds.
- Frericks nearly triple-doubled on her senior night, dishing out a career high nine assists.
- Frericks has scored at least 15 points in six straight games. Mizzou is 6-0 in those contests.
- Junior guard Sophie Cunningham vaulted into ninth place on the all-time scoring list, passing Sandie Prophete. Cunningham now has 1,491 points in a Mizzou uniform.
- Sophomore guard Amber Smith matched her career-high in three-pointers made, knocking in five treys in the contest.
Next Up
Mizzou wraps up the regular season with a trip to No. 17 Texas A&M on Sunday. The Aggies and Tigers' Top-20 battle tips off at 3 p.m. CT on SEC Network.
