Just when all onlookers — commentators and fans alike — had given up on Texas A&M, the Aggies did not. Following Sunday's double-overtime victory against Northern Iowa, senior point guard Anthony Collins broke down the team's mentality during the stretch run and more.

It's been an unforgettable season at Texas A&M, and it's not over. The SEC Tournament's No. 1 seed awaits, followed by a shot at a run to the Final Four. How far can these Aggies go — and how far can the program take this year's momentum?

A win is a win, always — but sometimes, it's more than a win. In righting the ship at home against Stefan Moody and Ole Miss, Texas A&M showed it can still play the defense and feature the senior leadership that will determine the season's outcome.

The things that staked Texas A&M to an early 7-0 conference record disappeared during its startling losing streak. They returned on Tuesday, when the Aggies held Stefan Moody in check and posted a 71-56 win over Ole Miss to set up for Saturday's tilt with Kentucky.

Can a team win a game in which its two leading scorers combine to go 3-of-21 from the field? On Thursday, Texas A&M couldn't. A quick turnaround awaits in the form of South Carolina's visit to Reed Arena on Saturday, leaving little time to rectify the issues.

However one attributes blame, the bottom line is that Texas A&M went to Bud Walton Arena, played poorly and lost. With the No. 14 Iowa State Cyclones up next, the lessons of Wednesday are clear — and they must set in quickly.

Back in front of their home fans, the SEC-leading Texas A&M Aggies never could seem to put away Florida — but they made the big plays when it counted to go to 14-2. Jalen Jones and Danuel House both surpassed 20 points and Anthony Collins sealed the game with clutch free throws.

The story of Texas A&M's clutch comeback in Knoxville can be written with two words: senior leadership. Alongside that, a few notable coaching decisions helped the Aggies stay the course when the Volunteers began to crumble.

Spurred by late-game poise and heroics from Jalen Jones, Danuel House, Alex Caruso and Anthony Collins, Texas A&M on Saturday overcame a double-digit deficit with a furious second-half rally to defeat UT, 92-88, and stay perfect in SEC play.

Missing Danuel House (and most of its shots), Texas A&M struggled mightily during its trip to Mississippi State but pulled out a win to open SEC play 2-0. Four Aggies scored in double digits in Wednesday's 61-60 victory.

Saturday's demolition of Arkansas to open SEC play appeared to come with excessive ease ... and it wasn't even Texas A&M's best effort. Aside from a 1-0 conference record, the Aggies' takeaways included additional confidence in the post, maturity and support 11,000 strong.

Facing a 10-day layoff, rust may have been concerned for 20th-ranked Texas A&M. On Tuesday, it was eliminated quickly. Led by freshman Tyler Davis' 18 points, the Aggies dominated visiting Cal Poly to move to 10-2 on the season.

From preparation to play, Texas A&M looked far and away the better team on Saturday night. The Aggies' 80-61 pasting of Baylor was directly tied to a set of factors that, if duplicated, place the team's ceiling that much higher.

Jalen Jones' 25 points and Alex Caruso's all-around stellar game powered Texas A&M, which rebounded on Saturday to defeat Kansas State, 78-68. The Aggies advanced to 8-2 with old foe Baylor next on the schedule.

If there's any single biggest takeaway from Texas A&M's Wednesday night victory over Florida Gulf Coast, it is that the Aggies appeared to lose focus yet still won by 10 points. However, there are lessons to be taken to heart before heading to Arizona State.

On Wednesday the Aggies fought off a stubborn FGCU team for another double-digit home win. Following the game Anthony Collins discussed the victory over the Eagles, his role on his new team, forcing turnovers and the path for the rest of the season.

The Battle4Atlantis championship game matched Texas A&M against the Syracuse Orange. The Aggies lost in th finals, but their overall performance through the three day tournament was eye opening.

In their first game as a top-25 ranked team, the Aggies came away with a big first-round win over the Texas Longhorns at the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas — led by senior Danuel House and anchored by true freshman Tyler Davis.