Wednesday, November 25
Paradise Island, Bahamas
6:00 PM
Texas A&M
5-0
84
vs
73
Texas
1-2
1
2
F
Texas
41
32
73
Texas A&M
49
35
84
No. 25 Aggies Down Texas in Atlantis Opener
Nov 25, 2015 | Men's Basketball
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) -- Danuel House had 19 points, Anthony Collins scored 15 and No. 25 Texas A&M beat Texas 84-73 on Wednesday night in the opening round of the Battle 4 Atlantis.
It was the first meeting between the longtime Southwest and Big 12 Conference rivals since 2012. Texas A&M's victory stopped a five-game winning streak in the series for the Longhorns.
Eric Davis, Jr. led Texas with 19 points. Cameron Ridley added 14.
Texas threatened throughout the second half, pulling within two and three points on a handful of occasions. The Aggies (5-0) turned away each challenge, either by getting stops or manufacturing baskets on offense.
The Longhorns (1-2) also hurt their chances by going 22 for 37 at the foul line.
Both teams played the first half at a hurried pace, rarely utilizing a prolonged half-court offensive set.
The 3-pointers also flew freely on both ends, with the Aggies connecting on four and the Longhorns five.
Texas trailed almost the entire half, but got to the free-throw line 16 times. But it struggled there, making only 10 of those attempts.
RECORDS & SERIES NOTES
? Texas A&M extended its season-opening winning streak to five games Wednesday night in the Bahamas, defeating Texas 84-73 during the opening round of the Battle4Atlantis.
? The meeting was the first for the long-time rivals since Feb. 6, 2012, and the 223rd overall game between the schools … Texas leads the all-time series 137-86.
? The win was A&M's first over Texas since a 74-58 victory in College Station on Feb. 27, 2010, snapping a five-game winning streak by the Longhorns in the series.
TEAM NOTES
? Texas A&M shot 49 percent from the field, making 24-of-49 field goal attempts in the contest … The Aggies were also proficient from the free throw line where they converted 28-of-37 chances (75.7 percent).
? The Aggies got off to hot start in the contest, beginning the game on a 12-4 run before carrying a 49-41 lead into the intermission.
? Texas A&M used the starting lineup combination of Anthony Collins, Alex Caruso, Danuel House, Tonny Trocha-Morelos and Tyler Davis for the fifth time this season (5-0).
INDIVIDUAL NOTES
? Senior Danuel House tied for top-point honors in the contest with 19 … The Fresno, Texas, native converted 6-of-14 shot attempts to post his 30th contest of 10 or more points in 36 games played at A&M … House also added a game-high seven rebounds.
? Senior point guard Anthony Collins enjoyed his best game as an Aggie, scoring a season-best 15 points while dishing out a game-high six assists … The transfer from South Florida was a perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line.
? Freshmen Tyler Davis and Admon Gilder joined the two seniors in double-digit scoring, contributing 14 and 12 points, respectively.
? Texas A&M head coach Billy Kennedy improved to 76-61 in his fifth season at Texas A&M and 287-240 in 18 seasons as head coach.
UP NEXT
? The Aggies will face 10th-ranked Gonzaga on Thursday at Noon (CT) in a winner's bracket contest … The game will be televised nationally on ESPN.
It was the first meeting between the longtime Southwest and Big 12 Conference rivals since 2012. Texas A&M's victory stopped a five-game winning streak in the series for the Longhorns.
Eric Davis, Jr. led Texas with 19 points. Cameron Ridley added 14.
Texas threatened throughout the second half, pulling within two and three points on a handful of occasions. The Aggies (5-0) turned away each challenge, either by getting stops or manufacturing baskets on offense.
The Longhorns (1-2) also hurt their chances by going 22 for 37 at the foul line.
Both teams played the first half at a hurried pace, rarely utilizing a prolonged half-court offensive set.
The 3-pointers also flew freely on both ends, with the Aggies connecting on four and the Longhorns five.
Texas trailed almost the entire half, but got to the free-throw line 16 times. But it struggled there, making only 10 of those attempts.
TEXAS A&M POSTGAME NOTES
RECORDS & SERIES NOTES
? Texas A&M extended its season-opening winning streak to five games Wednesday night in the Bahamas, defeating Texas 84-73 during the opening round of the Battle4Atlantis.
? The meeting was the first for the long-time rivals since Feb. 6, 2012, and the 223rd overall game between the schools … Texas leads the all-time series 137-86.
? The win was A&M's first over Texas since a 74-58 victory in College Station on Feb. 27, 2010, snapping a five-game winning streak by the Longhorns in the series.
TEAM NOTES
? Texas A&M shot 49 percent from the field, making 24-of-49 field goal attempts in the contest … The Aggies were also proficient from the free throw line where they converted 28-of-37 chances (75.7 percent).
? The Aggies got off to hot start in the contest, beginning the game on a 12-4 run before carrying a 49-41 lead into the intermission.
? Texas A&M used the starting lineup combination of Anthony Collins, Alex Caruso, Danuel House, Tonny Trocha-Morelos and Tyler Davis for the fifth time this season (5-0).
INDIVIDUAL NOTES
? Senior Danuel House tied for top-point honors in the contest with 19 … The Fresno, Texas, native converted 6-of-14 shot attempts to post his 30th contest of 10 or more points in 36 games played at A&M … House also added a game-high seven rebounds.
? Senior point guard Anthony Collins enjoyed his best game as an Aggie, scoring a season-best 15 points while dishing out a game-high six assists … The transfer from South Florida was a perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line.
? Freshmen Tyler Davis and Admon Gilder joined the two seniors in double-digit scoring, contributing 14 and 12 points, respectively.
? Texas A&M head coach Billy Kennedy improved to 76-61 in his fifth season at Texas A&M and 287-240 in 18 seasons as head coach.
UP NEXT
? The Aggies will face 10th-ranked Gonzaga on Thursday at Noon (CT) in a winner's bracket contest … The game will be televised nationally on ESPN.
Team Stats
UT
TAMU
FG%
.458
.490
3FG%
.350
.364
FT%
.595
.757
RB
32
32
TO
14
13
STL
4
3
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
19
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
5
Pts
15
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
7
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
12
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
4
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