Texas A&M Triumphs Over Texas
In a thrilling showdown on Saturday, Texas A&M triumphed over Texas with a score of 74-70, bolstered by Rashaun Agee’s impressive performance. Agee achieved his eighth double-double of the season, contributing 17 points and 11 rebounds while shooting 6 of 14 from the field. This marks his seventh consecutive game scoring in double digits.
Key Performers
Rylan Griffen also played a pivotal role for the Aggies, matching Agee’s score of 17 points, all of which came in a dominant second half. Additionally, Ruben Dominguez added 10 points to the Aggies’ total.
On the opposing side, the Longhorns, now with a record of 11-7 and 2-3 in the conference, had Jordan Pope and Dailyn Swain leading their charge, both netting 17 points. Swain complemented his scoring with six rebounds and two steals, while Matas Vokietaitis contributed 14 points and nearly snagged a double-double with nine rebounds. Tramon Mark also scored 13 for Texas.
Game Highlights
The game was tightly contested throughout, with the first half ending in a 29-29 deadlock after both teams executed 7-0 runs. The Aggies broke through in the second half with an 11-3 scoring stretch, allowing them to pull ahead by 10 points with just over five minutes left in the game. However, Texas attempted a comeback with an 8-0 run in the waning moments but fell short.
Team Depth and Turnovers
Texas A&M demonstrated depth, with a significant 20-6 edge in points scored by bench players, and effectively capitalized on turnovers, converting an 8-6 turnover differential into a commanding 15-5 advantage in points off turnovers.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Texas A&M prepares to take on Mississippi State at home this Wednesday, while Texas will host Kentucky on the same day. This victory leaves the Aggies at a commendable 14-4 overall and 4-1 in the SEC, showing they are a formidable contender this season.
