Texas A&M men's basketball continued its impressive start to the 2026-27 season Monday night, defeating Louisiana-Monroe 108-67 at Reed Arena behind another explosive offensive performance and relentless defensive pressure.
The Aggies (3-0) surpassed 100 points for the second consecutive game, led by PJ Haggerty's 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting. Jordan Pope added 19 points, while Tyshawn Archie contributed 12 points and five steals off the bench. After defeating Northern Kentucky 104-67, head coach Bucky McMillan's team delivered another dominant performance. Texas A&M built a commanding 54-27 halftime lead before matching that production with another 54 points in the second half.
The Aggies shot 52.1% from the field and finished with 25 assists
on 38 made baskets, demonstrating impressive offensive execution. Texas A&M also controlled the rebounding battle 46-40 while limiting Louisiana-Monroe to 33.8% shooting. Defensively, the Aggies continued creating problems for opposing offenses, forcing 21 turnovers and recording 15 steals. Texas A&M also blocked five shots, maintaining the aggressive defensive identity that has defined McMillan's early tenure.
Zach Clemence added 10 points off the bench, while Neiko Mundey contributed eight points. Rylan Griffen finished with seven points and six rebounds as the Aggies received production throughout their rotation.
Texas A&M key players of the game
- PJ Haggerty (G): 22 points, five rebounds and three assists. Shot 9-of-13 from the field while leading the Aggies offensively.
- Jordan Pope (G): 19 points, three assists and two steals. Finished 6-of-11 from the field and made all six free-throw attempts.
- Tyshawn Archie (G): 12 points, five steals and three assists. Provided an immediate spark off the bench while disrupting Louisiana-Monroe's offense.
- Zach Clemence (F): 10 points, three rebounds and two steals. Added another double-digit scoring performance off the bench.
Texas A&M's ability to generate offense while maintaining defensive intensity remains encouraging. Through three games, the Aggies have scored 97, 104 and 108 points while forcing a combined 69 turnovers.
The Aggiesimproved to 3-0, with McMillan's high-tempo offense and aggressive defensive approach continuing to produce convincing results early in the season.
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