Texas A&M Dominates Texas in SEC Basketball Rivalry Opener

The Aggies surged in the second half to secure an 80-60 victory, extending their winning streak to eight games.

No. 13 Texas A&M defeated Texas 80-60 in their first basketball matchup as SEC opponents since 2012.
The Aggies broke a 37-37 halftime tie with a decisive 15-2 run early in the second half and never relinquished control.
Zhuric Phelps led Texas A&M with 18 points, while Pharrel Payne added 15 points and 10 rebounds in a dominant performance in the paint.
Texas struggled offensively in the second half, shooting just 25% from the field and being outscored 48-16 in the paint overall.
The highly anticipated rivalry game drew an electric crowd at Reed Arena as Texas A&M extended its win streak to eight games and handed Texas its first SEC loss.