NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Elston Turner #31 of Texas A&M Aggies drives the ball against Nurideen Lindsey #10 of the St. John's Red Storm during the 2K Sports Classic Benefiting Coaches Vs Cancer at Madison Square Garden on November 18, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
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The Texas A&M Aggies defeated the Oklahoma Sooners in a back and forth game that went to overtime, where Texas A&M ultimately won 81-75. Oklahoma looked to be in control in the first half as they led most of the way and had a lead of eight with 5:20 left in the first half, but Texas A&M made a comeback to tie the game at the half at 34 apiece.
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Khris Middleton and Texas A&M will be looking for a bounce back win on Saturday when they take on Oklahoma.
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The second half saw each team exchanging leads of four to five points until things tightened down when the score was tied at 60 with 5:07 left in the game. The teams exchanged points the rest of regulation and Texas A&M had a chance to win the game but Elston Turner missed a three-point shot with 40 seconds left. Kansas had a chance as well with two seconds, but Steven Pledger missed his jumper with two seconds left.
In overtime Texas A&M was sent to the line 12 times and made nine free throws and that was the difference in the extra frame. Texas A&M outscored Oklahoma 16-10 in overtime to win 81-75. Texas A&M was led in scoring by Elston Turner who scored 23 points.
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