Texas A&M Defeats Ohio State 78-64

In a decisive matchup, No. 23 Texas A&M defeated No. 21 Ohio State 78-64, handing the Buckeyes their first loss of the season. Both Wade Taylor IV and Manny Obaseki led the Aggies with 15 points, while Zhuric Phelps and Henry Coleman III contributed significantly with 14 and 12 points respectively. Texas A&M's defense was pivotal, limiting Ohio State to just 34% shooting and forcing 10 turnovers, while the Aggies capitalized at the free-throw line, converting 32 of 40 attempts. Despite a poor shooting performance, Ohio State managed to stay competitive in the first half, trailing only 31-22 at halftime. However, Texas A&M quickly extended their lead in the second half, showcasing their overall dominance in rebounding and offensive execution. This victory not only improves Texas A&M's record to 3-1 but also enhances their NCAA Tournament seeding prospects with a valuable Quad 1 win.