TAMPA, Fla. – Texas A&M men’s basketball prepares to face Florida State in the Battle of the Bay on Friday, marking the fourth all-time meeting between the two programs. The Aggies are looking to snap a three-game losing streak in the series, with their only previous victory occurring in 1956 in Tallahassee.
This matchup pits two strong teams against each othre, with Texas A&M showcasing offensive firepower and defensive tenacity, while Florida State aims to continue it’s ancient dominance. The game offers a key early-season test for both squads as they navigate their respective schedules and build towards conference play. The Aggies currently boast a strong statistical profile, ranking 14th nationally in 3-pointers made per game (11.7) and second in assists per outing (21.4).
Wade Taylor IV led the Aggies with 26 points in their most recent game,supported by important contributions from Ruben Dominguez and Zach Clemence,who added 15 points apiece.Dominguez currently ranks fifth nationally with 26 3-pointers made and averages 3.7 three-pointers per game, placing him 14th in the country.
Texas A&M’s defense has been a key factor in their success, ranking second in the SEC in turnovers forced per game (17.9) and within the league’s top five in steals (9.0/g) and turnover margin (+6.3).The Aggies consistently capitalize on opponent miscues, scoring at least 19 points off turnovers in six of their seven games this season.
The Aggies also demonstrate notable depth, leading the SEC and ranking second nationally with 47.0 points per game coming from the bench. They have outscored opponents in bench points in every game this season, with a season-high 66 points contributed by non-starters against Mississippi Valley State.
The last encounter between Texas A&M and Florida State occurred in the first round of the 2011 NCAA Tournament,resulting in a 57-50 victory for the Seminoles in Chicago.
Game Details:
* Opponent: Florida State
* Date: Friday
* Time: 4 p.m. CT
* Location: Tampa,Fla.
How to Follow:
* Watch: ESPN2 (Chuckie Kempf, Debbie Antonelli) / ESPN App (https://12thman.com/showcase?Live=5972) / Sirius XM App / Varsity Network App (https://thevarsitynetwork.com/)
* Live Stats: http://12thman.com/sidearmstats/mbball/
* In-Game Updates/Highlights: @aggiembk on X (https://x.com/aggiembk)
