Texas A&M basketball had a tough outing on the road against No. 20 Arkansas, falling 99-84 at Bud Walton Arena. Despite the loss, the Aggies showed plenty of grit, battling through 16 turnovers and 22 personal fouls that the Razorbacks capitalized on to seal the victory.
Heading into this matchup, Texas A&M was sitting at the top of Joe Lunardi's Last Four In. A win in Fayetteville could have boosted their standing, but the Aggies still put up a valiant fight.
They shot an impressive 53% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc, with guard Zach Clemence lighting up the scoreboard with a career-high 29 points. Graduate forward Rashaun Agee also made his presence felt, adding 17 points and pulling down seven boards.
In his inaugural season, head coach Bucky McMillan has taken a team projected to finish 13th in the SEC and thrust them into the March Madness conversation. With three regular-season games left, the Aggies are in a promising position to secure an NCAA Tournament berth if they finish strong.
The social media buzz was palpable after the game, with fans reacting to the Aggies' performance:
- Final score from Fayetteville
- Key stats from the Razorbacks matchup
- Aggies' current standing in the SEC
- Highlights of Agee's electrifying dunk early in the game
- Razorbacks' quick start
- Clemence's sharpshooting display
- Clemence's standout performance as a silver lining
- Upcoming crucial matchup against the Longhorns
The Aggies will need to regroup quickly as they prepare for a big weekend showdown with the Longhorns.