5 Thoughts: No. 5 Tennessee 86, Texas A&M 51
It was a rocky showing by the Aggies in Rocky Top, dropping their fourth consecutive conference game, 86-51. The lackluster performance in Knoxville has knocked Texas A&M off the bubble, needing an end-of-season spark to keep their postseason aspirations alive.
A&M's postseason aspirations fading after 35-point loss to No. 5 Vols
Lost and lifeless on both ends of the floor, Buzz Williams and the Aggies were blown out of Knoxville in an apathetic 86-51 loss on Saturday night. Shooting 27.3 percent from the field, Texas A&M was outscored in the second half 49-24 while converting just 7-of-34 3-pointers.
Keys to the Game: Texas A&M vs. No. 6 Tennessee
Buzz Williams and the Fightin' Texas Aggies will look to recreate a magical evening they enjoyed a year ago as No. 6 Tennessee returns to Reed Arena for the first time since the Maroon & White upended Rick Barnes and the Vols, 68-63, in 2023.
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Scouting Report: Texas A&M vs. No. 6 Tennessee
Rick Barnes and the fifth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers come to College Station for a Saturday night clash against Buzz Williams' Fightin' Texas Aggies. This weekend's matchup has big-time implications for both teams as the SEC title race is in full swing.
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A&M's formula for success to remain the same vs. No. 6 Tennessee
For Texas A&M to find success on Saturday night vs. No. 6 Tennessee, the Aggies must accomplish what they usually do in winning efforts. Still, a highly-ranked opponent offers A&M another opportunity to bolster its NCAA Tournament resume.
