5 Thoughts: No. 22 Texas A&M 57, Wake Forest 44
Texas A&M overcame 18 turnovers and surged as the second half winded down to beat Wake Forest in a game closer than the stat sheet indicates. Now 5-0 at home for the first time since 2021-22, the Aggies ride a three-game win streak into a Fort Worth showdown with Texas Tech.
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No. 22 Aggies pull away in final minutes to fend off Demon Deacons
Wake Forest reclaimed the lead midway in the second period, but a 9-0 run enabled the No. 22 Aggies to separate themselves for good in a 57-44 victory Tuesday night. Though not overly impressive in the low-scoring affair, A&M managed to make the right plays at the right time.
Keys to the Game: No. 22 Texas A&M vs. Wake Forest (SEC/ACC Challenge)
Wake Forest may be a Quad 3 opponent, but the Demon Deacons — powered by a talented backcourt in Hunter Sallis and Cameron Hildreth — still pose a threat for an A&M squad on short rest. A win in the second SEC/ACC Challenge would boost the Maroon & White to 7-2.
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Scouting Report: No. 22 Texas A&M vs. Wake Forest (SEC/ACC Challenge)
Steve Forbes brings his Wake Forest Demon Deacons to Reed Arena on Tuesday night for the 2024 edition of the SEC/ACC Challenge. With the Aggies riding a modest two-game win streak, Tom Schuberth shares his scouting report on what to expect from the Demon Deacons.
'High energy' key for Texas A&M in SEC/ACC tilt against Wake Forest
Following a 2-1 showing at the Players Era Festival, No. 22 Texas A&M returns to Reed Arena Tuesday night for a SEC/ACC Challenge matchup with Wake Forest. The Aggies, playing their fourth game in seven days, hope high energy can power them through a quick turnaround.
