Aggies Host Arkansas in SEC Home Opener

Jan 07, 2022 | Men's Basketball

By: Evan Roberts, Texas A&M Athletics Communications

GAMEDAY: ARKANSAS

Saturday, January 8, 2022 • 12:00 p.m. (CT)
Reed Arena • Bryan-College Station, TX
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THE MATCHUP

Texas A&M: 12-2, 1-0 SEC
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Arkansas: 10-4, 0-2 SEC
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WATCH

TV: SEC Network
Play-by-Play: Mike Morgan
Commentary: Jon Sundvold

LISTEN

Radio: Texas A&M Sports Network
1620 AM / 94.5 FM (local)
Play-by-Play: Andrew Monaco
Analyst: John Thornton
Listen Live: 12th Man Mobile App

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M men's basketball welcomes the Arkansas Razorbacks to Reed Arena on Saturday at noon for its Southeastern Conference home opener.

Trends and Notables
The Aggies have won five-straight games and are off to their best start since the 2015-16 season with a 12-2 (1-0 SEC) ledger. Texas A&M leads the SEC in 3-point shooting at 38.4%, and is one of the best teams in the country at forcing turnovers at 26%, which ranks ninth nationally and second in the conference.

Last Time Out
A&M won its conference opener in thrilling fashion at Georgia, 81-78. Marcus Williams buried the game-winning 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining to finish with 18 points to go along with a team-high five assists. Henry Coleman III led the Aggies with 23 points, marking his second game this season with 20-or-more. The Richmond, Virginia, native hauled in a team-high seven rebounds.

Scouting the Aggies
Quenton Jackson has been an offensive catalyst and tops the team in scoring at 13.3 per contest. Williams ranks second with 10.6 and is the team's leading passer with 52 assists. Tyrece Radford leads the team in rebounding at 5.6 per game and ranks fourth on the team in scoring at 8.2. Coleman III averages 9.7 points and 5.2 rebounds.

Scouting Arkansas
The Razorbacks enter the contest with a 10-4 (0-2 SEC) record, and are coming off a 75-74 loss to Vanderbilt on Tuesday. JD Notae powers the offense with 17.8 points per game, while Chris Lykes is second on the team at 12.1. Au'Diese Toney averages 11.4 points and 5.6 rebounds. Jaylin Williams is the team's leading rebounder at 8.3 per contest and adds 6.8 points.

Promotions
Holiday Hoops pricing is still in effect for Saturday's game, and fans can purchase tickets for as little as $5 at www.12thMan.com/MBBTickets. The Fan Zone will be open at 11 a.m. at the north entrance of Reed Arena and includes a mix of free food, arcade games, face painting for kids and more. Parking is free for fans with a valid Texas A&M parking permit or $5 cash.

Visit Gameday.12thMan.com/Basketball for all the information for gameday at Reed Arena.

Parking
Fans heading to Saturday's game are reminded about the parking procedures at Reed Arena. Fans that are season pre-paid parking permit holders along with TAMU and retiree permit holders are asked to "Show Their Barcode" to an attendant as they enter to park at Reed Arena.

Season pre-paid parking permit holders may park at Reed Arena in Lots 100a, b, c, e, f, g.
Accessible parking available in Lot 102 and a portion of Lot 100g for $5 CASH ONLY. Placards will be checked at lot entrances.
General Basketball parking is available in Lots 61, 97, 100j (and 100a-c, e, f, g in limited quantities) for $5 CASH ONLY. Correct change is appreciated and helps traffic flow.
TAMU and retiree permit holders may park in Lots 100a–c and e–g (in limited quantites), and 61, 97 and 100j for free with their valid Texas A&M permit beginning 2.5 hours pre-game.

Visit Gameday.12thMan.com/Basketball for more parking information.

Follow the Action
The game may be seen on SEC Network with Mike Morgan and Jon Sundvold on the call. Authenticated subscribers can access the game through the ESPN app on their computers, mobile phones, tablets, smart TVs, and other connected devices.

Additionally, the game airs on the Aggie Radio Network or locally on 1620 AM/94.5 FM with Andrew Monaco and Dr. John Thornton calling the action.

Follow the Aggies
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