Texas A&M basketball fans react to Aggie hoops dominating in the first round against Nebraska
Texas A&M basketball is moving on to the second round, and in emphatic fashion. The Aggies jumped out to a 14-point lead by halftime, and it was only putting the backups in with two minutes left that prevented the Aggies from putting up 100 points.
Fans could tell even from the opening minutes that this could be a special offensive night for the Aggies. One of the biggest bright spots in a shining first half was a personal 16-point run by Manny Obaseki.
Another certified ball knower https://t.co/VvLqUXdojS
β TexAgs (@TexAgs) March 23, 2024
MANNY OBASEKI CANNOT BE STOPPED
β Mark Passwaters (@mbpRivals) March 22, 2024
Excuse me, we would like to report a man on fire
β TexAgs (@TexAgs) March 22, 2024
He's right here π @aisoxsaa
3-point play for Mr. Manny π¨ pic.twitter.com/QgMpmSmrrx
β TexAgs (@TexAgs) March 22, 2024
Obaseki was dazzling in the game, showing his improved offensive skill set throughout. If he continues to play like this, the Aggies will be one of the toughest outs in the whole tournament.
But don't forget about Wade Taylor, either. The leader of this team poured in some tough buckets of his own, helping the Aggie keep pace with the barrage of three-pointers the Huskers came out of the gates with.
4οΈβ£π₯ pic.twitter.com/GWfmEbQqiD
β Texas A&M Basketball (@aggiembk) March 23, 2024
WADE TAYLOR IS A MAN POSSESSED @BarstoolTexasAM #DaveandBUSTERS
β Unbiased Ev (@DoubleVodkaDon) March 23, 2024
Late in the first half, a pair of Aggie celebrities flashed up on screen. Most people knew the one, but a select few were aware of the pair.
Brazos Valley media czar @billyliucci seen with guest. https://t.co/EXloGgZ5bn
β Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) March 23, 2024
The team of Manziel/Liucci would be favored over both Texas A&M and Nebraska
β Josh Pate (@LateKickJosh) March 23, 2024
Extremely powerful https://t.co/7fjoG1QwEa
β Gig Em Gazette (@GigEmGazette) March 22, 2024
Both Taylor and Obaseki's huge offensive nights led to this record that the Aggies absolutely smashed in the game.
Per A&M, 58 points was easily a first half record in the NCAA tournament for A&M. Previous best was 42, four different times, most recently versus Utah State in 2010.
β David NuΓ±o (@DavidNuno) March 23, 2024
Another Solomon Washington highlight in the second half led to a huge reaction from fans.
Current Mood#GigEm pic.twitter.com/iJG6eGfDCm
β Tim England (@tengland_150) March 23, 2024
Solo, that kid has a family.....
β David NuΓ±o (@DavidNuno) March 23, 2024
SOLOMON WASHINGTON MY GOODNESS
β Tim England (@tengland_150) March 23, 2024
National media didn't overlook this performance by the Aggies, either.
Texas A&M is outplaying, outshooting, outrebounding, outsmarting and outeverythinging Nebraska tonight. An absolute masterclass.
β Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) March 23, 2024
As the game wore on, and the Aggies' victory became more and more sure, the trash talking from Aggie fans began, including jabs about Nebraska's athletic director coming to A&M... and it was hilarious.
Everyone in Nebraska wants to be an Aggie, Trev was just the only one lucky enough π€π»
β AggiesToday (AT) (@AggiesToday) March 23, 2024
Tominaga all game pic.twitter.com/0RSzFKKx5l
β Nick Wilson (@GigemNick) March 23, 2024
Nebraska fans realizing they still have zero tournament wins and they really are a worse job than A&M: pic.twitter.com/b0hgc1KW7n
β AggiesToday (AT) (@AggiesToday) March 23, 2024
I donβt wanna take too much credit for this Aggie performance but I did pick Nebraska in my bracket
β Corbin Cupp (@cuppycup) March 23, 2024
Trev Alberts: https://t.co/7a9Pd4p41y pic.twitter.com/qr4zgtxkLA
β AggiesToday (AT) (@AggiesToday) March 23, 2024
Everybody who thought Trev Alberts talk was gonna dominate tonightβs commentary overlooked Johnny Football
β Corbin Cupp (@cuppycup) March 23, 2024
The huge offensive night for the Texas A&M basketball backcourt is well-summed up in this eye-popping statistic.
A&M now has 3 players with 20 points or more: Wade Taylor (25), Manny Obaseki (22), and Boots Radford (20).
β Mark Passwaters (@mbpRivals) March 23, 2024
What a huge win for the Aggies. Here's hoping they carry this momentum into the second round.
