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Texas A&M guard Zhuric Phelps (1) dunks the ball after making a steal during Texas A&M’s game against Texas at Reed Arena on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Sooner or later: A&M rallies in final seconds to beat OU 80-78

Noah Ruiz, Sports Writer January 8, 2025

Fresh off an 80-60 beatdown of bitter rival Texas, a graduate guard Wade Taylor IV-less Texas A&M men’s basketball squad fought back against Oklahoma’s constricting defense and a career 3-point...

The Aggies sing The War Hymn after Texas A&M’s win against Texas at Reed Arena on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

SEC men’s hoops is generationally good, especially in Aggieland

Ian Curtis, Managing Editor January 8, 2025

The Southeastern Conference’s mantra of “It Just Means More” has become a tired adage over the years. Its claim of dominance in just about every major sport has — at times — been exposed as simply...

Texas A&M forward Amirah Abdur-Rahim (23) and Texas A&M forward Jada Malone (13) fight for the rebound during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Fourth quarter surge propels A&M past No. 25 Ole Miss

Roman Arteaga, Sports Writer January 5, 2025

Texas A&M women’s basketball captured its eighth win of the season 60-58 against No. 25 Ole Miss after a comeback that saw the Aggies’ incredible defense hold the Rebels to just 17 points in the...

The Aggies pose with the Lone Star showdown Trophy after Texas A&M’s win against Texas at Reed Arena on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Aggies saw Varsity’s horns off in 20-point victory

Matthew Seaver, Associate Sports Editor January 4, 2025

After finishing non-conference play with an 11-2 record, No. 13 Texas A&M men's basketball  defeated its bitter rival, the Texas Longhorns, 80-60 in the 140th edition of the Lone Star Showdown on...

Texas A&M guard Aicha Coulibaly (5) drives toward the basket during Texas A&M’s game against Tennessee at Reed Arena on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

A&M comeback falls short against undefeated Tennessee

Ian Curtis, Managing Editor January 2, 2025

The No. 15 Tennessee Lady Vols entered Reed Arena for their game against Texas A&M women’s basketball on Thursday as the nation’s best offense, averaging 98.8 points a game.  They proved why...

Texas A&M head coach Buzz Williams draws a play in front of guard Zhuric Phelps (1) during Texas A&M’s game against Texas Tech at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Learn the art of non-conference scheduling with A&M men’s basketball

Ian Curtis, Managing Editor January 1, 2025

After Texas A&M men’s basketball’s opening game of the 2022 National Invitation Tournament against Alcorn State, coach Buzz Williams had one of the most difficult press conferences of his career. The...

Texas A&M forward CJ Wilcher (10) reacts with guard Manny Obaseki (35) during Texas A&M's game against Lamar at Reed Arena on Monday, Nov 11, 2024. (Micah Richter/The Battalion)

Wilcher excels in non-conference finale

Braxton Dore, Sports Editor December 28, 2024

The annual Buzz’s Bunch brought smiles and unforgettable moments for the members of coach Buzz William’s nonprofit organization. According to his website, the nonprofit’s goal is to bring together...

Texas A&M guard Hayden Hefner (2) shoots a layup during Texas A&M’s game against Houston Christian University at Reed Arena on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)

No Taylor, no problem

Ian Curtis, Managing Editor December 20, 2024

For the first time in his career of 122 games, graduate guard Wade Taylor IV was unavailable for Texas A&M men’s basketball. That, combined with holiday hoops opponent Houston Chrisitan, meant...

Texas A&M forward Jada Malone (13) drives toward the basket during Texas A&M’s game against Mississippi Valley State at Reed Arena on Thursday, Dec. 169, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Malone, Abdur-Rahim lead A&M past MVSU in non-conference finale

Ian Curtis, Features Editor December 19, 2024

The holidays are a season for giving. And with its coaches clad in tacky Christmas sweaters, Texas A&M women’s basketball’s bench gave the Aggies plenty of points and boards as they rounded out...

Texas A&M forward Lauren Ware (32) jumps for a ball against Texas Southern guard Aaliyah Henderson (3) during Texas A&M’s game against Texas Southern at Reed Arena on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Women’s basketball secures sixth win of season

Kolton Becker, Sports Writer December 17, 2024

Texas A&M women’s basketball tipped off its 11th game of the 2024-25 season on Monday searching for its fifth win at home against the Texas Southern Tigers. Entering the evening, the Aggies were...

Head coach Buzz Williams talks to Texas A&M Aggies forward Pharrel Payne (21) during Texas A&M’s charity exhibition against Houston at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

A&M brings the Payne to Purdue

Ian Curtis, Features Editor December 14, 2024

Hours before No. 17 Texas A&M men’s basketball’s game against No. 11 Purdue at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, a passionate — or perhaps intoxicated — Boilermaker fan spotted...

Texas A&M guard Wade Taylor IV (4) drives past Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson (4)  during Texas A&M’s game against Texas Tech at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Just like old times

Ian Curtis, Features Editor December 8, 2024

The 127th meeting between Texas A&M men’s basketball and Texas Tech revived a familiar rivalry for fans across the Lone Star State — and for the first time since 1953, it came as a non-conference...

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