Everything HC Buzz Williams and two Aggies said after Texas A&M’s 72-67 win over Texas Tech

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Dec 3, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies guard Zhuric Phelps (1) slam dunks the ball during the first half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Texas A&M (8-2) has won four consecutive games after defeating Texas Tech 72-67 in the US LBM Coaches Coast-to-Coast game that was neck and neck for most of the second half. Behind senior guard Wade Taylor IV’s 19 points, the play of fellow senior guard Jace Carter kept the Aggies afloat offensively with 16 points and three 3-pointers.

While the winning streak is impressive, the Aggies have defeated Ohio State, Creighton, Wake Forest, and Texas Tech. All four victories will result in Quad 1 and Quad 2 wins come NCAA Tournament time. However, the Aggies still have issues scoring at a consistent clip, and if it wasn’t for senior guard Zhuric Phelps’ clutch 3-pointer, who knows how the game would have ended.

Still, A&M’s defense is elite and has suffocated opponents down the stretch, making up for any offensive issues that aren’t mended by late-game efficiency, as we say from Wade Taylor and junior forward Solomon Washington in the final minutes.

Looking like one of the best teams in the SEC, the Aggies will now travel to Indiana to face No. 6 Purdue on Saturday afternoon.

After the game, here is everything head coach Buzz Williams, along with Zhuric Phelps and Jace Carter, had to say.

Zhuric Phelps on the win

Dec 3, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies guard Zhuric Phelps (1) and Wake Forest Demon Deacons center Churchill Abass (55) battle for the rebound during the second half The Aggies defeated the Demon Deacons 57-44 at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

“It was a big environment. We enjoyed it and got the win.”

Jace Carter on Zhuric Phelp’s lead-taking 3-pointer and the immediate flagrant foul

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 30: Jace Carter #0 of the Texas A&M Aggies and Henry Coleman III #15 defend against Ace Bailey #4 of the Rutgers…

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Author : Aggies Wire

Publish date : 2024-12-09 11:00:00

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