Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes is putting together a stretch of basketball that fans will be talking about for years. The sophomore standout has caught fire at just the right time, delivering a remarkable scoring surge that has elevated both her individual profile and her team’s national standing. Over her last three games, Blakes poured in a jaw-dropping 105 points — averaging 35 points per outing — while maintaining efficiency and poise under pressure.
What makes this run even more impressive is the company she now keeps in the NCAA record books. Blakes became only the third player in men’s and women’s Division I history to score at least 100 points across a three-game span in which every opponent was ranked in the AP Top 25 — and her team won all three matchups. The only other players to accomplish that rare feat are Paige Bueckers during her time at UConn and Stephen Curry at Davidson. Notably, even Iowa legend Caitlin Clark, the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer, never achieved this particular milestone during her collegiate career.
Blakes’ historic stretch unfolded over eight electrifying days in SEC play. She dropped 37 points against Kentucky, followed by back-to-back 34-point performances against Oklahoma and Texas. Each of those victories carried significant weight, as Vanderbilt entered the gauntlet facing elite competition. By rising to the moment in every contest, Blakes didn’t just fill up the stat sheet — she powered her team to statement wins.
Now sitting at 24-2 and ranked fifth nationally, Vanderbilt has emerged as a legitimate contender, and Blakes is the driving force behind that surge. She currently leads the nation in scoring at 26.2 points per game, combining volume scoring with consistency that few players can match. Her ability to perform at a high level against top-tier opponents further strengthens her case as one of the most impactful players in the country.
As the regular season continues, Blakes is not only chasing victories but also positioning herself firmly in the national player of the year conversation. If her recent performances are any indication, the spotlight will only grow brighter — and she seems more than ready to shine in it.
