Texas A&M used a late surge to threaten but came up just short against Baylor falling 63-60. David Loubeau put the Aggies up 60-58 with just 29 seconds remaining before Pierre Jackson buried a three-pointer with 17 seconds remaining that put the Bears back up this time for good.
Loubeau led the way for the Aggies with 16 points hitting 6-13 field goal attempts. Ray Turner turned in a solid night with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Daniel Alexander chipped in 12 points off the bench. Elston Turner shot just 3-13 for eight points but finished with five rebounds and six assists.
Perry Jones III lead the Bears with 15 points and five rebounds. Pierre Jackson added 14 points, four rebounds and five assists. Quincy Acy added 11 points for the Bears.
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