- The undefeated Texas A&M men’s and women’s basketball programs play the first of three doubleheaders Monday against Southeastern Louisiana (7:30 p.m.) and Lamar (4:30 p.m.), respectively.
- Kailyn Gilbert leads the women’s team and is the lone player in the SEC pacing her squad in total points (68), rebounds (28) and assists (21).
- PJ Haggerty leads the Aggie men and SEC with 76 points and is averaging 19.0 points per game.
COLLEGE STATION – The undefeated Texas A&M men’s and women’s basketball teams are set for the first of three doubleheaders this season Monday inside Reed Arena with the women’s game starting at 4 p.m. and the men’s at 7:30 p.m.
In between games, the stadium will clear the bowl. All fans with tickets to both games will need to exit the arena at the conclusion of the women’s game and scan their ticket to the men’s game once gates reopen. Tickets can be purchased at 12thmanfoundation.com.
Women’s Hoops is 3-0 this season with Kailyn Gilbert leading the way. Gilbert is the only player in the SEC leading her team in points (68), rebounds (28) and assists (21). Emerald Parker has also been dominant, averaging 17.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per contest.
The Maroon & White are recording a scoring margin of 76.3-56.0 this season. They are also outrebounding their opponents by 10 boards a contest. Texas A&M is looking to start the year 4-0 for the second-consecutive campaign.
The Aggies started off the season playing three games in six days and are about to embark on their next set of three games in six days, beginning with Monday’s contest versus Lamar. The Cardinals are led by Texas A&M legend Aqua Franklin who was an All-American and a 2018 Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Famer.
On the men’s side, the Aggies moved to 4-0 on the year Friday with an 88-69 win over Oklahoma State at Reed Arena. Four players scored in double-figures as Texas A&M shot 51-percent (26-51) from the field and 48.0-percent (12-25) from 3-point range. PJ Haggerty led the Maroon & White for the third time this season, scoring 22 points, while Josh Irving registered the first double-double of his young career, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Texas A&M has paired a strong defensive effort with its high-powered offense early on this season. The Aggies rank among the top-10 in the nation and top-two in the SEC tallying 12.8 steals and forcing 21.3 turnovers per game. They also boast at top-15 scoring offense nationally, putting up 99.3 points per game.
The Aggies are 5-0 all-time against Southeastern Louisiana and are the third SEC team the Lions face in their first four games of the year. They enter the week 1-2, after falling at Auburn and Ole Miss, but picked up an 83-79 victory at Little Rock.
Parking
Women’s basketball games are free parking, and attendants will begin charging for the men’s game at 4:30 p.m. Lot 102 is designated for ADA use.
PROMOTIONS
Women’s Basketball
A&M FACULTY AND STAFF APPRECIATION: Discounted tickets available for Texas A&M faculty and staff. Email 12thManMarketing@athletics.tamu.edu for the promo code.
VET TIX/1ST TIX: Free tickets for military personnel, veterans and first responders. More info.
Men’s Basketball
MBB BOGO MONDAYS: Buy one balcony ticket and receive an additional balcony ticket FREE. Purchase tickets here.
REVEILLE PREGAME MEET AND GREET: Meet Reveille before the start of the game at the North Entry.
FOLLOW THE AGGIES
WATCH
Men’s: SEC Network+ (Will Johnson, Tap Bentz)
Women’s: SEC Network+ (Will Johnson, Tap Bentz)
LISTEN
Men’s: WTAW 1620 AM/94.5 FM (Andrew Monaco, Dr. John Thornton)
Women’s: 1150 AM/93.7 FM The Zone (Giovanni Heater, Katy Lee)
Live Stream: 12th Man App