Texas A&M Men's Basketball Defeats Lamar 97-71

The North Carolina A&T women's basketball team faced a tough challenge against No. 14 North Carolina, losing 66-47, but showed promising energy and competitiveness in front of a strong home crowd of 3,593. Coach Tarrell Robinson emphasized the importance of the game as a learning experience, noting that many players are still adjusting to the system. Meanwhile, Texas A&M men's basketball, ranked No. 23, secured a decisive 97-71 victory over Lamar, highlighted by transfer Zhuric Phelps's 16 points and a strong performance from Andersson Garcia, who added 15 points and nine rebounds. The Aggies shot an impressive 55% from the field and made 12 three-pointers, maintaining a commanding lead throughout the game. Head coach Buzz Williams celebrated his 350th career win, attributing the team's success to their cohesive play. Both teams are looking to build momentum as they move further into their respective seasons.