Mark’s quick jumper hit off the rim simply earlier than the buzzer to power extra time and an exhilarating end.
Wade Taylor IV led the Aggies (22-10) with 29 factors and was 17-for-18 on the free-throw line, changing into the SEC’s profession match scoring chief. Manny Obaseki had 17 earlier than fouling out. Andersson Garcia added 13 and Henry Coleman III had 10 factors and 13 rebounds.
Takeaways
Texas: The Longhorns got here to Nashville having misplaced 4 of their final 5, making an attempt to remain on the match bubble and certain needing wins to save lots of coach Rodney Terry’s job. This could assist now they’ve gained two of their final three.
Texas A&M: The Aggies are an SEC-best 7-3 over the previous three SEC tourneys, reaching the 2022 and 2023 finals. They misplaced within the semifinals final yr. 5 Aggies have performed 9 or extra SEC Event video games, led by Hayden Hefner in his fifth yr.
Key second
Shedrick’s dunk with 4.6 seconds left within the first extra time compelled one other 5 minutes of play for Texas.
Key stat
Texas A&M missed seven of its final eight pictures within the second extra time.
Up subsequent
The Longhorns misplaced to Tennessee by 4 in January. The Aggies now wait for his or her NCAA Event slot.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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