No. 20 Texas A&M Edges Rutgers 81-77 in Players Era Festival

The Aggies secure fifth place in Las Vegas with a late-game surge led by Wade Taylor IV's 24 points.

Texas A&M closed the game on a 27-14 run after trailing Rutgers by nine points in the second half.
Wade Taylor IV led the Aggies with 24 points, while Solomon Washington contributed key defensive plays, including a game-saving block.
Rutgers' Ace Bailey recorded 24 points and 10 rebounds, with strong support from Jeremiah Williams (20 points) and Dylan Harper (18 points).
The Aggies overcame poor three-point shooting (2 of 15) and being outrebounded 42-35 to secure the win.
Texas A&M improves to 6-2 and will face Wake Forest next, while Rutgers, now 5-3, begins Big Ten play against Ohio State.