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Recap - Texas A&M Defeats Purdue 70-66

Texas A&M earned a 70-66 victory over Purdue on Saturday, getting 16 points from Zhuric Phelps at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Texas A&M was an underdog by +2.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

Texas A&M got 16 points from Pharrel Payne and another 15 points from Wade Taylor IV. Wade Taylor IV contributed 5 assists, while Pharrel Payne cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Purdue got a 15-point performance from Braden Smith, who was supported by 12 points from Fletcher Loyer. Braden Smith had 6 assists in a losing cause for Purdue, while Braden Smith grabbed 6 rebounds.

Texas A&M was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Texas A&M as they grabbed 29 boards, while Purdue only had 19

Next game, Texas A&M takes its act home to face Houston Baptist looking for another win. For Purdue, they head on the road to face Auburn.