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Texas A&M Buries South Carolina With 17 Threes to Take Solo SEC Lead

The result lifted A&M to the league lead, reflecting a rising NET with a defense graded best in the SEC.

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South Carolina Gamecocks center Madina Okot (11) high fives teammates.
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Overview

  • Texas A&M routed South Carolina 92-69 as Zach Clemence came off the bench for 21 points on seven 3-pointers, moving the Aggies to 16-4 overall and 6-1 in SEC play.
  • The Aggies made 17 threes, their most ever in a conference game, with multiple shooters contributing against a Gamecocks team that had allowed the SEC’s lowest 3-point percentage.
  • The win, coupled with Florida’s loss to Auburn, left A&M alone atop the SEC and extended its winning streak to three games.
  • A&M’s profile improved with a move to No. 41 in the NET and a rise to No. 31 in KenPom, while KenPom’s conference metrics (via TexAgs) list the Aggies with the SEC’s top defense.
  • Next up is a road trip to No. 21 Georgia on Jan. 31, followed by Alabama and Florida, a stretch expected to shape the Aggies’ NCAA tournament positioning.