Saturday, January 27
Lawrence, Kan.
3:30 p.m.
Texas A&M
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Men's Hoops Travels to Kansas for Big 12-SEC Challenge
Jan 25, 2018 | Men's Basketball
Aggie Basketball Game #21:
Texas A&M (13-7; 2-6 SEC) at #5 Kansas (16-4; 6-2 Big 12)
Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 • 3:30 p.m. (CT)
Allen Fieldhouse (16,300) • Lawrence, Kan.
TELEVISION: ESPN (For more info – 12thMan.com/TV)
Joe Tessitore, Play-by-Play
Sean Farnham, Commentary
Holly Rowe, Reporter
RADIO: WTAW 1620 AM (Bryan-College Station)
Dave South, Play-by-Play
Mike Caruso, Commentary
SATELLITE RADIO: Sirius Ch. 81 / XM Ch. 81
LIVE AUDIO/STATS: 12thman.com/live
LIVE MOBILE LIVE STATS: tamustats.com
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Taking a break from league play, Texas A&M will pay a visit to Allen Fieldhouse and former Big 12 rival Kansas on Saturday as the Aggies take on the fifth-ranked Jayhawks during the Big 12-SEC Challenge. Tip-off is slated for 3:30 p.m.
The contest will be televised to a national audience on ESPN with Joe Tessitore calling the play-by-play action, Sean Farnham providing commentary and Holly Rowe reporting. Additionally, radio coverage will be available on the Aggie Sports Network, which can be heard locally in the Bryan/College Station area on WTAW (1620 AM).
The Aggies will be seeking a résumé win against the Jayhawks (16-4, 6-2 Big 12), who enter the weekend atop the Big 12 standings with a 6-2 league mark that features only one blemish at home, a 85-73 loss to Texas Tech on Jan. 2.
Texas A&M (13-7; 2-6 SEC) will be led by the big man combination of Tyler Davis and Robert Williams, who are each coming off a double-double outing during Tuesday's loss at LSU. Davis has notched three consecutive double-double while Williams came alive against the Tigers with a 21-point, 15-rebound showing.
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SETTING THE SCENE / NOTABLES
- Texas A&M will take a break from SEC play this weekend when they travel to Lawrence to face No. 5 Kansas during the Big 12-SEC Challenge.
- The former Big 12 conference mates have faced of 21 times on the hardwood with KU holding a commanding 20-1 lead in the all-time series which dates back to 1967.
- Sophomore forward Robert Williams enjoyed one of his best games of the season during Tuesday's loss at LSU, producing his 15th career double-double with 21 points and 15 rebounds.
- Junior center Tyler Davis was named Co-SEC Player of the Week on Monday, an accolade he shared with Florida's Jalen Hudson ... Davis has notched three consecutive double-doubles, giving him 14 career double-doubles with a total of eight this season.
SERIES HISTORY VS. KANSAS (KU LEADS 20-1)
- Saturday marks the 22nd meeting between the schools in a series that dates back to 1967.
- A&M's lone win in the series came at Allen Fieldhouse in a battle of top-10 teams back in 2007 ... the Aggies topped KU, 69-66.
- The former Big 12 rivals met annually from 1997-2012 prior to the Aggies departure for the SEC.
UP NEXT AFTER THE KANSAS GAME
The Aggies return to SEC play on Tuesday night when the Aggies host Arkansas at Reed Arena ... the game will be televised on ESPNU and tip off at 8 p.m. (CT).TEXAS A&M VS. RANKED TEAMS
A&M is 2-2 vs. ranked teams this season, having carded wins over No. 11 West Virginia (Nov. 10 at Ramstein Air Base Germany) and No. 10 USC (Nov. 26 in Los Angeles) against losses vs. No. 21 Kentucky (Jan. 9 in Lexington) and No. 24 Tennessee (Jan. 13 in Knoxville).Texas A&M plays at No. 5 Kansas on Saturday during the Big 12/SEC Challenge.
DAVIS - A&M'S STEADY, RELENTLESS COMPETITOR
The Aggies have seen their share of ups & downs already this season, but one thing that has not changed throughout it all has been the steady play and competitiveness of Tyler Davis. The Plano, Texas, native was named SEC Player of the Week on Monday after back-to-back double-doubles in wins over Ole Miss and Missouri.Here's a look at Tyler's season by the numbers…
- Only Aggie to start all 20 games this season
- Eight double-doubles (T-2nd in the SEC)
- In all games, ranks 18th in the SEC in scoring (14.1 ppg) & 3rd in rebounding (8.8 rpg)
- In all games, leads the SEC in field goal percentage (57.8 percent)
- In SEC games only, ranks 14th in the SEC in scoring (14.8 ppg) & 3rd in rebounding (9.4 rpg)
AGGIES RANK AMONG NATION'S BEST REBOUNDING TEAMS
Texas A&M enters the Kansas game ranking third nationally in total rebounds per game (42.4), fifth in defensive rebounds per game (29.75) and 14th in rebound margin (+7.7). A&M has been out-rebounded in just three game this season.A&M DEFENSE BY THE NUMBERS
Through games played on Jan. 24, Texas A&M stands out as one of the country's toughest defensive squads, checking in at 12th nationally in field goal percentage defense (39.0). Additionally, A&M is fifth in defensive rebounds per game (29.75) and eighth in blocked shots per game (6.1).Kenpom.com ranks the Aggies at No. 7 nationally in its adjusted defensive efficiency (90.8).
#DOMORE
It started as the theme of a motivational talk by strength & conditioning coach Darby Rich during summer workouts but "Do More" has become the de facto motto for the Aggie basketball team this season.Coming off a 16-15 campaign last season that fell short of repeating the success of an SEC Championship and a Sweet 16 showing the year prior, Texas A&M coaches & players have bought into the idea that all of them need to "Do More" this season. It's an all-encompassing philosophy that includes work in the weight room, practice habits, mental preparation, scouting and vocal leadership as the Aggies put in extra work & focus to achieve their lofty expectations this season.
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