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Aggies Rally from 16 Down to Edge Auburn
7 Jan
Summary
- Pop Isaacs led Texas A&M with 21 points off the bench.
- Auburn's game-winning 3-pointer was disallowed at the buzzer.
- Texas A&M overcame a 16-point deficit to secure the win.
Texas A&M completed a remarkable comeback on Tuesday night, erasing a 16-point deficit to secure a thrilling 90-88 victory over Auburn. The Aggies' offense was sparked by a stellar performance from Pop Isaacs, who poured in 21 points off the bench.
Auburn had held a commanding 61-45 lead in the second half, but Texas A&M steadily chipped away at the margin. Crucial outside shooting, spearheaded by Isaacs, helped the Aggies take their first lead late in the game. Despite Auburn's late push, a controversial call on the Tigers' final shot attempt ended the game.
Keyshawn Hall was a standout for Auburn, notching 32 points and 12 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Aggies' second-half surge. Texas A&M shot an efficient 52% from the field, including 13 three-pointers, to seal their second conference win.
