Five Thoughts: Texas A&M 71, Auburn 61

1. Bench production: Three weeks ago Billy Kennedy had difficulty finding a solid sixth man off the bench. When he was forced to make substitutions, the productivity in the court dropped immediately.

That was then and this A&M team now has a reliable rotation that has proven to be successful. The scoring ability may decline when looking to the bench, but the hustle, intensity and defense stays at par.