Taylor scores 25 points with 7 3-pointers to lead No. 13 Aggies to 76-72 victory over Gamecocks

Wade Taylor IV Lights It Up as Texas A&M Fends Off South Carolina in Nail-Biter

COLUMBIA, S.C.No. 13 Texas A&M leaned on a red-hot Wade Taylor IV, who poured in 25 points and drilled seven three-pointers, matching his career high, to hold off South Carolina 76-72 on Saturday night.

Aggies Take Control, But Gamecocks Battle Back

At first, it looked like Texas A&M (17-5, 6-3 SEC) would cruise to victory. When Taylor sank his sixth three-pointer early in the second half, the Aggies built a 49-36 lead, seemingly putting the game out of reach.

But South Carolina (10-12, 0-9 SEC) refused to go down quietly. The Gamecocks ripped off an 11-0 run, clawing back into contention.

With 1.8 seconds left, Collin Murray-Boyles – who led South Carolina with 22 points – scored to cut the deficit to just 74-72. But Henry Coleman III sealed the deal at the free-throw line, icing the game for A&M.


Taylor’s Long-Range Clinic Powers Aggies

Taylor’s seven made threes tied his career best, a mark he first set last March in the NCAA Tournament against Nebraska.

Buzz Williams’ squad came out firing, hitting nine three-pointers in the first half alone—well above their season average of seven per game. The hot shooting helped A&M establish an early double-digit lead, a cushion they needed to withstand South Carolina’s comeback attempt.

If they can keep shooting like this, the Aggies will be a major force in the SEC.


Key Performers:

  • Wade Taylor IV25 points, 7 three-pointers (career-high tying performance)
  • Henry Coleman IIIClutch free throws, key putback in final minutes
  • Collin Murray-Boyles (South Carolina)22 points, kept Gamecocks in the fight

Balanced Attack for A&M

Texas A&M saw all nine players who touched the floor contribute at least one basket. That depth, paired with Taylor’s electric shooting, was the difference-maker.


Looking Ahead:

  • Texas A&M will have a week off before a tough road game at No. 20 Missouri on Feb. 8.
  • South Carolina will also take a break before facing No. 12 Kentucky on Feb. 8, still searching for their first SEC win after a brutal stretch against six ranked opponents.

Final Thought:

Texas A&M showed elite shot-making and grit down the stretch. If they can keep up the three-point barrage, the rest of the SEC better take notice.

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