February 14, 2001
Andy Leatherman sank a pair of free throws with seven seconds left Wednesday to secure Texas A&M an 81-78 victory over Texas-Pan American.
Brian Merriweather, the nation's best 3-point shooter, missed a chance to give Texas-Pan American a tie at 78 with 32 seconds left when his perimeter shot rattled off the rim.
After the Aggies hit only one of four free throws, Merriweather sank a 3-pointer to cut the Aggie lead to 79-78. Leatherman finished up the scoring.
Bernard King scored 22 points to lead A&M.
The victory was the Aggies' third straight, the equaling their longest streak of the season.
Mire Chatman scored 31 points to lead the Broncs. Merriweather was held to a 3-of-13 performance and 14 points.
A&M had five players score in double figures for the second time in the last three games. Nick Anderson scored 12 before fouling out. Keith Bean had 11 points and Jamaal Gilchrist and Jesse King each added 10.