Texas Longhorns' Gritty Win Over Aggies

0:00On March 1st, the Texas Longhorns pulled off a gritty road win against the Texas A&M Aggies in college station, rallying from a halftime deficit 2, a binge and earlier loss. Tramon Mark led the way with 23 points, including a clutch 3 pointer late in the game that sealed a 63-56 lead. This victory boosts Texas to 6 wins and 2 losses in their last A games, while A&M drops to 2 and 6. Both teams entered as projected 10 Cs in the NCAA tournament field, but Texas now adds a key Quad-1 road win against the number 42 ranked. Aggies in the net rankings, that improves their Quad-1 record to 5 wins and 8 losses this season. Standout efforts from Jordan Pope, who scored 17 points, helped overcome a tough interior performance by A&M's Rashan AG, who had 22 points and 8 rebounds. Fans are buzzing about Texas's defensive turnaround, holding A&M to 38% shooting from the field, and just 29% from 3 point range.

1:03The Longhorns also cleaned up their ball security after halftime, limiting turnovers to keep the Aggies out of transition. Even with foul trouble sidemining key players like Dale and Swain, binge contributions from Nick Cody and Cam Hyde kept them afloat. Looking ahead, Texas faces a tough road test that Arkansas next, followed by a home game against Oklahoma. A couple of wins there or in the SEC tournament could solidify their seeding. This Quad-1 gym puts them firmly on track for the big dance. March madness is heating up, and the Longhorns are right in the mix with momentum on their side.