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Recap - Vanderbilt Defeats Texas A&M 86-84

Tyler Nickel scored 21 points leading Vanderbilt to a 86-84 victory over Texas A&M at Reed Arena on Wednesday.

Vanderbilt won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +8.0-point spread as underdogs.

Vanderbilt got 16 points from MJ Collins and another 15 points from Jason Edwards. Tyler Tanner contributed 4 assists, while Devin McGlockton cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Texas A&M got a 23-point performance from Pharrel Payne, who was supported by 21 points from Wade Taylor IV. Wade Taylor IV had 6 assists in a losing cause for Texas A&M, while Andersson Garcia grabbed 11 rebounds.

Vanderbilt was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Texas A&M as they grabbed 35 boards, while Vanderbilt only had 32

Vanderbilt heads into a battle against Missouri. Texas A&M, meanwhile, will have their next action against Florida.