Photos: Here are some of the best photos from Saturday’s game against the Prairie View A&M Panthers
Head Texas A&M basketball Coach Buzz Williams will get enjoy the New Year after beating sister school Prairie View A&M and closing out the year on a two-game winning streak.
After an up-and-down start to the year, the Aggies are in a much better position at his time than last year, thanks to Buzz scheduling a tougher non-conference schedule. They will enter SEC play with three Quad 1 wins, so if they handle business when March rolls around, we should expect a better seed than last season.
NOTE: Tyrece Radford was back in the lineup after missing multiple games.
Texas A&M will get a break before SEC play on January 6th, where they will host LSU inside Reed Arena at 7:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on the SEC Network.
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Here’s what Jace Carter and Henry Coleman had to say in the post-game presser after a 79-54 victory over the Panthers
Texas A&M (9-4) hosted the Prairie View A&M Panthers (5-8) on Saturday night at Reed Arena and came out with a decisive win to end non-conference play on a two-game winning streak, while earning three Quad 1 victories before the SEC slate begins.
“Staying present, focusing on us and not looking too far ahead and really being where our feet are. That’s something Buzz preaches a lot and I think if we just follow him and be the same person everyday it will get us a long way. We can go as far as we want to.
Below, you can watch the full post-game presser with Jace Carter & Henry Coleman.
NOTE: Tyrece Radford was back in the lineup after missing multiple games.
Texas A&M will get a break before SEC play on January 6th, where they will host LSU inside Reed Arena at 7:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on the SEC Network.
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Here’s what Texas A&M Head Coach Buzz Williams had to say in the post-game presser
Texas A&M (9-4) hosted the Prairie View A&M Panthers (5-8) on Saturday night at Reed Arena and came out with a decisive win to end non-conference play on a two-game winning streak, while earning three Quad 1 victories before the SEC slate begins.
Non-conference play is over, and Coach Buzz gave a little insight into what his team learned before heading into SEC play.
“It’s been a lot over the last eight weeks; it feels like a season in itself, to be honest. I think a lot of the lessons that we’ve learned will apply over the next 10 weeks of conference play. I think the key will be not forgetting those lessons and execute them over the next 10 weeks. I think that will depend upon the maturity of our group, and we have a mature group of really good people.”
Below, you can watch the full post-game presser with Coach Buzz Williams.
NOTE: Tyrece Radford was back in the lineup after missing multiple games.
Texas A&M will get a break before SEC play on January 6th, where they will host LSU inside Reed Arena at 7:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on the SEC Network.
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Henry Coleman and Andersson Garcia combine for 31 points and 25 rebounds as the power past the Panthers
Texas A&M (9-4) hosted the Prairie View A&M Panthers (5-8) on Saturday night at Reed Arena and came out with a decisive win to end non-conference play on a two-game winning streak, while earning three Quad 1 victories before the SEC slate begins.
This game was never close as Texas A&M opened the game on a 13-0 and led by double digits essentially the entire contest. The Aggies didn’t go too deep into their bench. As a result, they had four starters reach double digits, with Henry Coleman and Andersson Garcia recording double-doubles. For Coleman, his 20 points and 13 rebounds gave him his fifth double-double on the season, and Garcia’s 11 points and 12 rebounds was a career milestone as his first collegiate double-double.
If there is one thing the Aggies need to improve on as they move into SEC play, it’s their three-point shooting. They were an abysmal 3-24 from beyond the arc and are now at a season average of .274, while their opponents are at .350. Going forward, something needs to happen on the defensive end, or they need to put up a thousand extra shots during the break to close that gap.
However, to close out on a positive note, the Maroon & White did not forget how to rebound as they came into the game as the nation’s leader in offensive rebounds and solidified that spot again tonight, snatching a season-high 29 offensive boards in route to their 79-54 victory.
NOTE:Tyrece Radford returned to the lineup and missing multiple games
Below are the Aggie critical contributors from the game:
Henry Coleman: 20 points / 13 rebounds
Andersson Garcia: 11 points / 12 rebounds
Tyrece Radford: 11 points / 7 rebounds
Texas A&M will get a break before SEC play on January 6th, where they will host LSU inside Reed Arena at 7:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on the SEC Network.
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On Saturday night, the Aggie Basketball team will host the Prairie View A&M Panthers at Reed Arena.
Texas A&M (8-4) will face its sister school, Prairie View A&M (5-7), at Reed Arena on Friday at 6 PM CST.
The non-conference schedule is coming to an end and the Aggies will have a chance to go into the new year on a two-game winning streak before SEC play starts. It’s been a mixed bag to start the season, with a lot of inconsistency on the offensive side of the ball. With Tyrece Radford missing most of the games with a breathing issue and Julius Marble yet to set foot on the court due to a “University issue,” coach Buzz Williams had the trying task of finding a clutch lineup.
Wade Taylor IV has seen an uptick in pressure as teams now key in on him early in possessions, forcing him to get rid of the ball early or forcing him into turnovers. However, he still scored over 30 points twice, and when he gets going, he is easily the best player on the court.
In the 14 matchups between the two teams, the Aggies have won every single one. Throughout the history of the series, Texas A&M never had too much trouble outside of an 83-78 Aggie win back in the 2002-2003 season. The most recent game was a 20-point win on this same day one year ago.
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Here’s everything Coach Buzz Williams, Hayden Hefner, and Andersson Garica had to say after Friday night’s win over HCU.
With Tyrece Radford out and Wade Taylor having an off-night, Texas A&M needed someone to step up. Hayden Hefner and Andersson Garica answered that call and, in a big way, en route to a 79-52 win over the HCU Huskies.
Hefner was the only Aggie that could score consistently from anywhere on the court and lit up the Huskies for a career-high 24 points. Then, Garcia did what he does best, grabbing every rebound in sight. Coach Buzz Williams made it a point to mention it during his time in the post-game presser.
“It was (Andersson Garcia’s) first college start. I think he’s Dennis Rodman from Columbia. He’s unbelievable. He impacts the game without the ball more than any player I’ve coached.”
After losing back-to-back games and then playing a 2-8 Huskie team, things can sometimes go awry, and focus can be lost. However, Buzz will always make sure to keep his team in the moment and preach that every game matters.
“We always preach trying to be mature and focus on the next thing in front of you. Do your job and try to help somebody else do their job. It’s just second nature.”
This was a good bounce back to get back in the win column with one non-conference game remaining before SEC play starts while ensuring that the Christmas break would begin on a high note. Below, you can watch the Post-game pressers with Coach Buzz, Hefner, and Garcia.
Texas A&M will return home for a game against Prairie View A&M on Dec.30 at 7:00 PM CST.
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Hayden Hefner hits a career high as he leads the Aggies past the HCU Huskies in a lopsided victory
Texas A&M (8-3) hosted the HCU Huskies (2-9) on Friday night at Reed Arena and came out with a decisive win to end their two-game skid.
Both teams had a hard time at the beginning of the game making a bucket not allowing any squad to take a dominant lead. Then, finally, after about 10 minutes in, the Aggies ratcheted up the defense, and Hayden Hefner knocked down seven straight points for a double-digit lead at 19-9.
Right when it looked as if A&M was going to blow the game wide open, HCU had some timely buckets as the Aggie committed a few senseless turnovers. The shooting woes continued for the Maroon & White, but they were able to slash to the basket late in the half for some shots from the charity stripe going 15-20.
The star of the opening 20 minutes was Hefner, who led the team with 13 points, and some smothering defense allowed them to go on an 18-3 run while Wade Taylor IV spent most of the half on the bench. The Aggies held HCU to under 27% shooting, taking a 40-21 lead into the locker room.
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The second half started with more of the same, with Hefner hitting a few early shots and Andersson Garcia being a monster on the glass, giving the Aggies multiple second-chance points.
Garcia and Hefner guided A&M to an easy victory as both Aggies hit career numbers. Even though they shot poorly, their ability to get to the free-throw line and their signature rebounding really helped extend the lead to 20+. The reserves started to shuffle in and out during the remaining five minutes as they spent some clock working on some offensive sets.
The only thing that didn’t slow down was the defense of A&M as the Huskies were limited to 33% shooting and grabbed a massive 22 offensive rebounds. Hefner led all scorers with a career-high 24 points on very efficient shooting, while Garcia barely missed out on a double-double and logged 9 points and 19 rebounds. Taylor had a quiet 10 points, but Buzz Williams opted to rest him most of the game.
With the win, A&M snapped a two-game winning streak and got numerous bench players in the game during the 79-62 victory over the HCU Huskies.
Below are the Aggie critical contributors from the game:
Texas A&M will return home for their final non-conference game against Prairie View A&M on Dec.30 at 7:00 PM CST.
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Here’s what Texas A&M Head Coach Buzz Williams had to say during the HCU matchup preview.
The Aggie Basketball team will return home, hosting a struggling HCU team on Friday.
Most of the press conference touched upon the team’s state after the past few games and where they need to be when conference play starts in January. When they finally got to Friday’s opponent, head coach Buzz Williams made sure to point out how good HCU is at their Rim shot selection.
“They are third in the United States in Rim shot selection
which I think we’ve played a lot of good teams.. I think as of today we’ve played as many quad One games as anybody in the
country and we’ve seen a lot of unique styles. A few of them have been really good at the rim. None of them have been ranked as high as Houston Christian at the rim.”
The Aggies will have an easier game on paper, but Coach Buzz knows they have to get better across the board. Below, you can watch the full weekly presser Q&A with Coach Buzz Williams
Texas A&M will be back in action at Reed Arena on December 22 at 7 pm CT to face the HCU Huskies.
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On Friday night, the Aggie Basketball team will host the HCU Huskies at Reed Arena.
Texas A&M (7-4) will face an old foe, the HCU Huskies, at Reed Arena on Friday at 7 PM CST.
The Aggies are currently on a two-game losing streak but showed much promise in the second half of the game against the top-ranked Houston Cougars. Wade Taylor IV looked every bit like the SEC Player of the Year, and the defense stepped up significantly. One thing about college sports is that not all losses are equal, and even though the Aggies fell to the Cougars, they still received multiple votes in the USA Today Coaches Poll.
HCU has its issues on the year, sitting at 2-8 with a -12.2 scoring margin. However, they have the three Huskies that score in the double digits. The Aggies will need to keep an eye on Michael Imariagbe as he is averaging 12 points and 9 rebounds a game, along with being their top shot blocker.
In the ten matchups between the two teams, the Aggies have won every single one. The games through the 70s & 80s were more competitive contests but with A&M being the ultimate victor. The last meeting was anything but competitive, with the Maroon & White sprinting away with a 73-39 win at home.
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Photos: Here are some of the best photos from Saturday’s game against the Houston Cougars
Texas A&M (7-3) put up a strong second-half fight to get back in the game late against the Houston Cougars (11-0) on Saturday afternoon but ultimately lost 70-66 at the Toyota Center.
Coach Buzz acknowledged that the change in defense at the end might have tipped their hand a little bit, but he will always believe in his team.
“We played a lot bigger today in hopes we could participate in the physicality of the game and have a chance on the glass. Because of that, we really can’t disguise who is going to shoot the ball for us. Some of our late-game execution was pretty good, to be honest.”
With their fourth loss early in the season, the Aggies still look like a competitive team, battling perhaps the best team in college basketball down to the final possession.
Texas A&M will return to Reed Arena next Friday to host HCU at 7:00 PM CST.
Below, you can check out some of the best Saturday game photos.
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