Texas A&M left the Bahamas with a perfect 3-0 record and a pile of offense after closing out its trip with convincing wins over Toros Del Valle and Carleton.
Bucky McMillan’s group kept building momentum throughout the week, using the games as part of its preparation for the 2026-27 season while also sharpening the chemistry that comes with a roster still learning one another. The Aggies finished the trip with three victories, no defeats, and 354 total points across the three games.
The biggest blowout came against Toros Del Valle, when A&M rolled to a 141-61 win. The Aggies were already in control early, jumping out to a 33-point cushion at one stage after a 15-2 run and taking a 68-35 lead into halftime. Six different Aggies finished as scoring leaders in that game, including Mackenzie Mgbako and Tyshawn Archie, as the offense spread the load across the roster.
Texas A&M also owned the glass in that matchup, pulling down 58 rebounds while allowing just 20. The Aggies added 44 points in the paint and held Toros Del Valle to 20 there on the other end. They also piled up 26 assists, 16 steals and 17 turnovers, while shooting 55.7 percent from the field, 41.7 percent from 3-point range and 80 percent at the line.
The final game of the trip brought another one-sided result, a 101-49 victory over Carleton. A&M was up 70-25 at halftime and kept the pressure on from there, finishing with a 52-point win and plenty of encouraging signs for the staff to take home.
Mgbako led the way again with 17 points and five rebounds, making it three straight games as the team’s top scorer. Jalen Reece added 15 points, six assists and four rebounds, while Lucas Walls chipped in 17 points of his own. Zach Clemence, though limited, still made an impact during a 28-3 scoring burst that helped fuel the rout.
Defensively, the Aggies forced 26 turnovers and turned them into 30 points. They finished the game shooting 54 percent overall, 47.1 percent from deep and 58.6 percent at the free throw line.
Texas A&M now turns its attention to an exhibition game against SMU at Moody Coliseum on October 25, followed by its regular-season opener against Alabama State on November 3.
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