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Agee Leads Texas A&M Past Mississippi State, 88–68, as Aggies Move to 5–1 in SEC

The blowout showcased 'Bucky Ball' pressure with poise at the line, strengthening an early NCAA résumé.

Overview

  • Rashaun Agee totaled 23 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, logging his ninth double-double of the season, second-most in the SEC.
  • Texas A&M forced 13 turnovers, committed only three, and went 23-for-24 at the free-throw line for a 96% clip.
  • The Aggies held SEC scoring leader Josh Hubbard to a season-low 12 points on 5-of-14 shooting with three turnovers.
  • A&M improved to 15-4 overall with eight wins in its last nine and sits at 5-1 in league play ahead of hosting South Carolina on Saturday.
  • Under first-year coach Bucky McMillan, the up-tempo press has defined the Aggies' identity, and ESPN’s Joe Lunardi currently projects them as a 9-seed.