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Texas A&M Stuns No. 1 Auburn for Historic Upset in SEC Play

The Aggies secure their first-ever victory against a top-ranked team, ending Auburn's six-game winning streak.

Mar 4, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Miles Kelly (13) drives against Texas A&M Aggies guard Zhuric Phelps (1) during the second half at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
Chad Baker-Mazara #10 of the Auburn Tigers gestures to the student section of the Kentucky Wildcats after scoring a basket during the game at Rupp Arena on March 01, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky. Auburn beat Kentucky 94-78 .
Mar 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) reacts after scoring a basket during the first half against the LSU Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
Feb 23, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) celebrates after a play during the first half Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • No. 22 Texas A&M defeated No. 1 Auburn 83-72, marking the Aggies' first win over a top-ranked team in program history.
  • Zhuric Phelps led Texas A&M with 19 points, while Wade Taylor IV and Pharrel Payne contributed 16 and 12 points, respectively.
  • Auburn's Johni Broome, a National Player of the Year candidate, struggled with just eight points for the second consecutive game.
  • The Aggies dominated the boards with a 41-25 rebounding advantage, including 24 offensive rebounds, which proved decisive.
  • Despite the loss, Auburn remains a strong contender for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament, with a 27-3 record and the SEC regular-season title already secured.