Texas A&M proved that they still belong in the conversation as one of the best teams in the SEC after defeating LSU 69-56 on Saturday night and moving to 2-0 in the SEC. Led by Dexter Dennis and Julius Marble, who both netted 17 points on the night, The Aggies had their way around the rim throughout, out-rebounding the Tigers 38-27, and outscoring the Tigers 42-10 in the paint, while Tyrece “Boots’ Radford knifed his way through the defense time and time again.
Texas A&M’s defense in the last couple of weeks has been nothing short of spectacular, holding their last three opponents to less than 70 points, and suffocating offenses to push them to the perimeter resulting in one-dimensional half-court sets. After the game, Head coach Buzz Williams, along with Julius Marble and Dexter Dennis spoke to the media to reflect on the win, and look towards their Wednesday matchup vs. the 20th-ranked Missouri Tigers. Here are the quotes from Julius Marble and Dexter Dennis.
Jan 4, 2023; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Texas A&M Aggies guard Dexter Dennis (0) and Texas A&M Aggies guard Tyrece Radford (23) celebrate after they get the ball back during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
“It’s some of the same shots I’ve been taking that I’ve just needed to make… All credit goes to coach and my teammates for keeping my confidence up.”
Dec 20, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies guard Hayden Hefner (2) and guard Dexter Dennis (0) press Wofford Terriers guard Corey Tripp (10) during the second half at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
“I think we practice that every day, and it’s good to see it come to light… The proof is in the pudding.”
Jan 4, 2023; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Texas A&M Aggies forward Julius Marble (34) goes up for the shot as Florida Gators forward Colin Castleton (12) defends during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
“Wade (Taylor) was amazing tonight. He was always looking for me on rolls and down the court.”
“Them having that trust in me and me doing my job is part of the reason I was successful.”
Jan 4, 2023; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators forward Colin Castleton (12) makes a layup over Texas A&M Aggies forward Julius Marble (34)…
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