WBB Wraps Up Play at Florida Gulf Coast Women’s Basketball Tournament with Win over Alabama A&M

Saturday, November 29

Naples, Fla.

1:15

Ball State University

7-1,0-0MAC

Alabama A&M University (Thanksgiving Tournament (Naples, Fla.)

1-6,0-0SWAC

Ball St.

Alabama A&M

WBB Wraps Up Play at Florida Gulf Coast Women’s Basketball Tournament with Win over Alabama A&M

November 29, 2025 | Women's Basketball

Box Score

NAPLES, Fla. - The Ball State women's basketball team (7-1) wrapped up its two-day competition at the Florida Gulf Coast Women's Basketball Tournament with an impressive 70-38 win over Alabama A&M (1-6) Saturday afternoon at the Community School of Naples.

With the win, the Cardinals finished the tournament with a 2-0 ledger after beating ACC foe Pitt (55-41) on Friday in its first game of the tournament.

Ball State set the tone early against the Bulldogs outscoring Alabama A&M 16-6 in the first quarter and then 11-9 in the second frame. The first half was capped off by a made layup from Alba Caballero to give BSU the 27-15 advantage over the Bulldogs at intermission.

The Cardinals were unstoppable in the paint today outscoring Alabama A&M 34-12. Ball State also out rebounded the Bulldogs, 56-37.

It was a well-rounded offense that saw 10 Cardinals score two or more points with Aniss Tagayi leading the way with 12 points for the game. Bree Salenbien along with teammate Grace Kingery each chipped in 11 points apiece while Tessa Towers led the Cardinals' defensive charge with 10 rebounds.

However, it wasn't just the offense that led to Ball State's victory today. The Cardinals' defense played a huge role early in the ball game. BSU held the Bulldogs to only 17 points in the first half, including only six in the first quarter alone. The 38 total points was the lowest point total the Cardinals' defense has allowed their opposition so far this season.

The remaining two quarters mimicked the first and second frames as the Cardinals controlled their destiny throughout the competition. Despite their efforts, the Bulldogs were unable to fight their way back into the game.

The Ball State women's basketball team will host its ninth annual "Field Trip Day" on Wednesday against Oakland City. The game is slated to begin at 11 am ET in Worthen Arena.