5 Thoughts: No. 13 Texas A&M 87, East Texas A&M 55
Even in limited minutes, Zhuric Phelps provided No. 13 Texas A&M's offense a spark and a glimpse at what could be in store for 2024-25 as the Aggies drubbed East Texas A&M on Friday night at Reed Arena. Luke Evangelist shares his biggest takeaways from the victory.
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No. 13 Aggies dispatch East Texas A&M in Friday's home opener, 87-55
No. 13 Texas A&M dismantled East Texas A&M in its home opener, 87-55, resulting in the Aggies' first win of the 2024-25 season. SMU transfer guard Zhuric Phelps made his debut in the Maroon & White, leading the team with 18 points off the bench.
Keys to the Game: No. 13 Texas A&M vs. East Texas A&M
Buzz Williams and the 13th-ranked Fightin' Texas Aggies officially open their 2024-2025 home slate on Friday night when they welcome East Texas A&M to Reed Arena. In five meetings between the Ags and Lions, the Maroon & White lead the series with a perfect 5-0 record.
Scouting Report: No. 13 Texas A&M vs. East Texas A&M
Texas A&M is 5-0 all-time vs. the East Texas A&M Lions, and on Friday night at Reed Arena, the two will meet again in an early-season non-conference matchup. Tom Schuberth shares his scouting report on what to expect from the visiting ETAMU squad.
Payne makes Reed debut as Aggies host East Texas A&M on Friday night
A key addition for Texas A&M, forward Pharrel Payne averaged 10 points and 6.1 rebounds and had a team-high 44 last year at Minnesota. With the promise of a much-needed and much-anticipated boost to A&M's efforts inside, Payne makes his Reed Arena debut on Friday.
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Reed Report: Catching up with Boots as A&M hoops is underway
Known for this toughness in his three seasons in Aggieland, Tyrece "Boots" Radford is playing ball in Turkey for the Final Spor. Luke Evangelist caught up with the former Aggie guard as well as discussed the Maroon & White's opening night loss to UCF with Justin Lanham.
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Press Conference: Buzz & Co. begin four-game home stand on Friday
No. 13 Texas A&M welcomes Texas A&M-Commerce to Reed Arena on Friday night as the Aggies begin a four-game home stand in Aggieland. On Thursday afternoon, head coach Buzz Williams addressed the media as the Maroon & White prepare to face the Lions.
No. 13 Texas A&M shocked by UCF in season-opening upset, 64-61
UCF utilized an 8-0 run over the final two minutes to paralyze No. 13 Texas A&M and pull off the first upset of the season, 64-61. With the clock winding down, the Aggies were gifted three opportunities to force overtime but fell ice cold to end a night that may haunt them in March.
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Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Live (Monday, November 4)
TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci joined TexAgs Live on Monday morning as No. 15 Texas A&M's first SEC slip-up came this past weekend at South Carolina. Liucci discussed where the battle was won and lost, what's ahead for the Aggies and much more.
Keys to the Game: No. 13 Texas A&M at UCF
The 15th-ranked Fightin' Texas Aggie basketball team will venture to Central Florida on Monday night to open up its 2024-25 campaign. Ahead of tipoff, Luke Evangelist shares his keys to Maroon & White success on opening night.
No. 13 A&M a 'go-for-launch' as 2024-25 opens on the road in Orlando
For the first time in 23 years, Texas A&M men's basketball will play its season-opener away from Aggieland as the Aggies take on UCF in Orlando on Monday night. Ranked No. 13 in the nation, the Maroon & White enter 2024-2025 with lofty expectations under Buzz Williams.
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Press Conference: Williams, Ags open 2024-25 campaign in Orlando
Ranked No. 13 in the preseason AP poll, Texas A&M begins its 2024-2025 season on Monday night as the Aggies travel to Orlando to face UCF. Ahead of the trip, Buzz Williams, Henry Coleman III and Jace Carter addressed the media.
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All-SEC guard Wade Taylor IV entering his senior season in Aggieland
Now entering his fourth season in Aggieland, Wade Taylor IV is a preseason All-SEC first-teamer, and for good reason. With tipoff to the 2024-2025 campaign just days away, Taylor sat down for an exclusive interview to discuss his preparation for the season and much more.
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Joni Taylor 'excited' about trajectory of her program entering 2024-25
Texas A&M women's basketball officially begins its 2024-2025 season on Monday, Nov. 4, against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Reed Arena. On Tuesday, head coach Joni Taylor joined to preview her squad as her third campaign in Aggieland is set to get underway.
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Ags fall to Coogs in exhibition game benefitting Beryl relief fund, 79-64
On Sunday afternoon in Houston, the Texas A&M Aggies and Houston Cougars met for a charity exhibition benefitting the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund. The Coogs defeated the Aggies at the Fertitta Center, 79-64.
BIG luxury: Texas A&M's bolstered frontcourt an obvious strength
With names like Andersson Garcia, Solomon Washington and Henry Coleman III back for more, Texas A&M's front returns 89 percent of its rebounding and 93 percent of its scoring from last season. Ahead of 2024-25, Luke Evangelist analyzes what he sees from the Aggie bigs.
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Press Conference: Williams speaks to media before Sunday exhibition
Before hoops season officially begins in Aggieland on Nov. 4, the 13th-ranked Aggies will travel to the Bayou City on Sunday for an exhibition against No. 4 Houston. On Wednesday, head coach Buzz Williams spoke to the media as the highly-anticipated year draws near.
Analyzing Texas A&M's backcourt ahead of the 2024-25 campaign
After reaching the second round of the NCAA Tournament a year ago, the Fightin' Texas Aggies enter the 2024-25 campaign ranked No. 13 in the nation. With tipoff to the new season less than two weeks away, Luke Evangelist analyzes what he sees in A&M's backcourt.
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Avoiding the mid-season slumps will aid Texas A&M's efforts in March
Coming off Buzz William's furthest run in the NCAA Tournament with Texas A&M in the 2023-24 season, the Aggies are primed to make the next step under Williams' leadership. However, the formula for success begins with avoiding "slumps" during the duration of the season.
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SEC Tipoff25 Lookback: Aggies expected to contend in a loaded league
The men's programs took the stage on Tuesday at SEC Tipoff 2025 in Birmingham, and the Fightin' Texas Aggies were represented by Buzz Williams, Andersson Garcia and Hayden Hefner. Luke Evangelist and Olin Buchanan recap the day's biggest storylines.