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Texas A&M Moves South Carolina Tip to Noon to Beat Winter Weather

Coach Bucky McMillan is pushing for a packed Reed Arena by offering free student admission.

Overview

  • The start time shifted from 2:30 p.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday to stay ahead of a forecasted wintry mix and subfreezing temperatures in College Station.
  • Texas A&M enters at 15-4 overall and 5-1 in the SEC after an 88-68 win over Mississippi State, while South Carolina is 11-8 and 2-4 in league play.
  • The matchup pits the Aggies’ third-ranked SEC scoring offense against a Gamecocks defense holding opponents to roughly 72 points per game.
  • McMillan urged fans to attend the early tip to support the team on a quick turnaround from Wednesday’s game.
  • The game remains at Reed Arena and will stream on SEC Network+, with sportsbooks listing A&M as about a 9.5-point favorite.