The state of Texas is well-represented in the latest installment of the Associated Press Top 25 for men’s college basketball.
On the heels of a blowout victory over Southern Cal, Texas A&M has moved up to No. 9. Baylor is 16th, Texas Tech 22nd and TCU 23rd.
The Aggies improved to 6-0 on the season after beating USC 75-59 on Sunday in Los Angeles.
Big stage for the young man.
Watch @teedino_ grind it out w/ his highlights from tonight! #DoMore #12thMan pic.twitter.com/h6UbJ09A8O
— Texas A&M Basketball (@aggiembk) November 27, 2017
D.J. Hogg scored 15 points in a 19-3 run in the second half for the Aggies. Duane Wilson produced 13 points and Tyler Davis 10.
One of the most encouraging signs for A&M was the pay of freshman guard T.J. Starks, who produced 10 points in 14 minutes.
"It was a great team win." Comments from @teedino_ right after the victory at USC: #12thman pic.twitter.com/4pTaG9GNlM
— Texas A&M Basketball (@aggiembk) November 27, 2017
Texas A&M entered the season looking for redemption after failing to make the NCAA tournament last spring.
In the opening weeks of the new year, the Aggies have knocked off West Virginia, Oklahoma State, Penn State and USC.
A&M returns home to face UT-Rio Grande Valley on Thursday. The team’s next major test is Dec. 5 in Phoenix against Arizona.
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— AP Top 25 (@AP_Top25) November 27, 2017