Five Thoughts: Texas A&M 83, Missouri 61

1. Making a statement: A win on the road is a tough thing to do, no matter who the opponent. But a 22-point victory on the road, in conference play, makes a statement and sets the tone for the rest of the year. Missouri is a team that is struggling, to say the least, but for Texas A&M to travel to Columbia and dominate the Tigers in almost every aspect of the game was serious business.