No. 13 Texas A&M (14-4, 3-2 SEC) is back on the road in conference play this week, as the Aggies will take on No. 16 Ole Miss in another Quad 1 opportunity, while the return of star guard Wade Taylor IV gives A&M a fighting chance to steal one.
Last Saturday night, Texas A&M defeated LSU 68-57 behind an impressive second-half performance during Wade Taylor’s first game back in the lineup after missing three consecutive matchups, which led to a 1-2 record. Still, despite only scoring 68 points, Taylor’s leadership and facilitating led to a late 10-0 Aggie run, while the defense settled in late.
Getting a three-day break before hitting the road is key to proper recovery and focus. As of Tuesday night, the latest SEC Availability report showed an entirely healthy Texas A&M roster, while Ole Miss forward Jaemyn Brakefield (10 ppg) is probable to play.
Aggies are 100% tomorrow at Ole Miss: pic.twitter.com/T9Bc7cvaD6
— Alex Miller (@AlexMill20) January 22, 2025
For Texas A&M to win, limiting turnovers while preventing fast-break opportunities is key to keeping the Rebels from finding an offensive flow. The Aggies’ stiff defense will need to continue maintaining low scores, as coach Buzz Williams noted this week regarding A&M’s rugged play style:
“I think our style travels. We’ve done pretty well on the road.”
Texas A&M will return to face No. 21 Ole Miss at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion on Jan. 22 at 8:00 p.m. CST. The game can be watched on ESPN2.
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