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Texas A&M Holds Off Montana 86-81 After 19-Point Lead Shrinks to One

The result snapped a two-game slide, spotlighting Texas A&M's fading defense after halftime.

Overview

  • Texas A&M moved to 3-2 by surviving a late 26-8 Montana run that cut the margin to 81-80 with nine seconds left.
  • The Aggies sealed it with free throws in the closing seconds and a final turnover forced, ending a two-game skid.
  • Rylan Griffen scored 17, Rashaun Agee posted 10 points and 10 rebounds, and Ruben Dominguez added 12 to stake a 45-31 halftime lead.
  • Montana’s Money Williams finished with 22 points, five 3-pointers, and seven assists, fueling the second-half surge.
  • Texas A&M shot 71% and 6-for-11 from deep in the first half before cooling to 40% overall and 1-for-12 from three after the break, as coach Bucky McMillan continues to press for full 40-minute consistency and says transfer Mackenzie Mgbako will probably return Friday.