Texas A&M Basketball came into Saturday’s game against the No. 6-ranked Kentucky Wildcats as focused as they have been as a cohesive unit all season long, taking full advantage of a packed Reed Arena after dropping their first two SEC games in 2024.
Led by guard duo Wade Taylor IV (31 points) and Tyrece Radford’s (28 points) tremendous bounce-back performances, the proven leaders combined for 59 points and nine of the Aggies’ 12 makes from beyond the arc, helping to defeat the blue-blood visitors 97-92 in one of the more exciting matchups this season.
In desperate need of a win in conference play, A&M also earned what should be its fourth Quad 1 victory on the year, so despite the poor play since the start of the year, the Aggies have continued to pad their NCAA Tournament resume, but there is a lot of work yet to be done.
After the game, head coach Buzz Williams deserves a ton of credit for getting his team back to playing with an identity and finally shooting much better from the field (40.2%); Williams continued to focus on his love and admiration for the young men on the roster, precisely the incredible effort from Taylor and Radford.
“Whether they make or miss a bunch of shots, I love them (Wade Taylor IV and Tyrece Radford). I’m never going to betray my relationship with those players or with their families. I want them to make shots. Today we made shots and that gave us a chance.”
Defensively, the Aggies dominated on the boards, securing a 54-46 rebound advantage, including 25 offensive rebounds, which was the key to ensuring the win in the final minutes.
Speaking with the media after the game, Williams will now shift his focus on taking on Arkansas next Tuesday night in Fayetteville. Here is everything he had to say after Saturday’s massive victory.
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