Texas A&M (9-2) came on strong in the second half to beat No. 11 Purdue (8-3) 70-66 in the Indy Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Quad 1/2 wins are starting to fill out the Aggies’ resume, and after Saturday’s win, they jumped up the KenPom rankings and notched their third Quad Victory 1. A&M is a mature team that grew through the non-conference schedule and put together one of its betting shootout games of the season. They shot 44% from the field and nearly 41% from the three-point line. When asked after the game where the Aggies have improved since last season’s second-round loss to Houston, Wade Taylor had this to say.
Check out the best reactions from Aggies fans and media members on X on social media after Saturday’s game.
A&M stacks up quality wins ahead of SEC play
Ohio State, Creighton, Rutgers, Wake Forest, Texas Tech, Purdue. That’s a crazy number of notable victories to have before Christmas. This should put the Aggies in a prime position heading into a loaded SEC, which could very well be the best it’s ever been.
– Carter Karels (@CarterKarels) December 14, 2024
The SEC is the conference to beat
(17) Texas A&M win in Indianapolis vs. (11) Purdue moves SEC to 17-8 in non-conference play against AP Top-25 teams.
That’s 4 more non-conference regular season wins than any other league has ever had in a season, with more opportunities to come… https://t.co/CnZfGlLxD9
– Jared Berson (@JaredBerson) December 14, 2024
The SEC will battle against each other in non-conference games, which will be key
The SEC is shaping up to be a real meat grinder, but Texas A&M’s non-conference resume will hold its weight in March.
The Aggies are looking at an 11-2 start heading into the championship game if they can win two guaranteed games against Houston Christian and Abilene Christian.
-Alex Miller (@AlexMill20) December 14, 2024
Purdue made a run at the end but it wasn’t good enough
If you’re wondering if the Boilermakers have what it takes to beat the Aggies, they don’t.
–Robert Behrens (@rcb05) December 14, 2024
Even D1Baseball’s Kendall Rogers can appreciate A&M’s schedule
This is a rather non-confidential CV
-Kendall Rogers (@KendallRogers) December 14, 2024
Buzz scores a big victory in a hostile arena
Buzz Williams coached a masterful play leading his Aggies to a de facto road victory over Purdue. It’s almost like the SEC has a lot of good teams.
– Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) December 14, 2024
Texas A&M could enter SEC play just outside the top ten
It’s a great win for Texas A&M against Purdue. The Aggies have now won 5 in a row – and all 5 have won major tournaments (Creighton, Rutgers, Wake Forest, Texas Tech, Boilers). Buzz Williams has a top 10-15 team in the country in the LOADED SEC.
– John Fanta (@John_Fanta) December 14, 2024
The Aggies have not lost while the entire roster is healthy
Texas A&M is now 9-2 in non-conference games with 3 wins in Quad 1. 5-2 in Quads 1 and 2.
The Aggies are 9-0 at full strength. Phelps missed the opener against UCF and Solo was injured early against Oregon.
Five straight wins in the last two weeks!
– Luke Evangelist (@lukeevangelist_) December 14, 2024
The revaluation of the non-conference schedule is bearing fruit
Another one for Texas A&M!
Aggies have built a fantastic non-conference resume. “Neutral” 70-66 victory against Purdue. 16 points on perfect shooting off the bench from Pharrel Payne was a huge boost.
Aggies wins: Ohio St, Wake and neutral against Creighton, RU, TTU and Purdue.
In recent years,…
– T3 Bracketology™️🏀 (@T3Bracketology) December 14, 2024
AGGIES WIN!!
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