The series between the two programs is just plain weird, not in just football but basketball as well. The road seems to always win, regardless of the sport. The narrative didn’t change when the Tigers went to Texas before their showdown with Kentucky.
A&M was coming in off a high after knocking off Alabama in their previous game.
Anfernee McLemore continued his torrid play coming off the bench and knocking down 3 3-pointers early in this one. The Aggies hung in for about 10 minutes and then the Tigers asserted their will.
A 9-0 run capped off by a 3 from Samir Doughty gave Auburn a 26-15 lead with 7:50 left in the first half.