Texas A&M defeats Jacksonville 112-75
Texas A&M Dominates Jacksonville in Statement Win
The Reed Arena was electric on Tuesday night as the Texas A&M Aggies hosted their first non-conference matchup of the season, and it did not disappoint. Behind a dominating performance from both its offense and defense, the Aggies cruised to a resounding 112-75 victory over visiting Jacksonville.
From the opening tip, it was clear that this game would be a statement win for Texas A&M. The Aggies took an early 10-point lead in the first half, and despite a brief Jacksonville resurgence, they maintained their advantage going into halftime. The home team's 51-26 lead at intermission set the tone for what would become a lopsided contest.
Texas A&M's Rylan Griffen was the star of the show, scoring 19 points on 5-of-6 three-point shooting and an impressive 87.5% from the field. However, it wasn't just Griffen who made a significant impact. Mackenzie Mgbako chipped in with eight rebounds, 13 points, two assists, and two steals, while Marcus Hill provided five assists, 12 points, and five rebounds.
Meanwhile, Jacksonville struggled to find its footing behind Jason Thirdkill Jr.'s 19 points on 2-of-3 three-point shooting. Despite a strong performance from Jaylen Jones with four assists and four points, the Jaguars were unable to overcome the Aggies' decisive margin of victory.
The statistics told an equally compelling story. Texas A&M shot an impressive 59% from the field, including 48% from three-point range, while Jacksonville struggled with just 45% shooting. The Aggies also excelled on the glass, grabbing 42 rebounds compared to just 25 for their opponents.
As the final buzzer sounded, it was clear that Texas A&M had put forth a statement performance. With its dominant display, the Aggies have sent a clear message to the rest of the conference: they are a team to be reckoned with.
Box Score
Texas A&M (HOME)
* Points: 112
* Field Goals: 42/71 (59.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 30/46 (65.2%)
* 3-Point FG: 12/25 (48.0%)
* Free Throws: 16/23 (70.0%)
* Rebounds: 42
* Assists: 27
* Turnovers: 12
* Steals: 13
* Blocks: 4
* Total Fouls: 17
Jacksonville (AWAY)
* Points: 75
* Field Goals: 26/58 (45.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 17/31 (54.8%)
* 3-Point FG: 9/27 (33.0%)
* Free Throws: 14/17 (82.0%)
* Rebounds: 25
* Assists: 16
* Turnovers: 19
* Steals: 10
* Blocks: 5
* Total Fouls: 18