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March Madness - Texas A&M Downs Yale 80-71 - Match Report
Pharrel Payne scored 25 points and chipped in with 10 rebounds for Texas A&M on Thursday, leading them to a 80-71 victory over Yale at Ball Arena.
Texas A&M won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -7.0-point spread as favorites.
Wade Taylor IV had 16 points for Texas A&M and Jace Carter chipped in with 10 points. Wade Taylor IV had 5 assists for them, while Pharrel Payne was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Yale got 23 points from John Poulakidas in a losing cause and another 15 points from Nick Townsend. Bez Mbeng contributed 9 assists for them, while Bez Mbeng had 8 rebounds.
Texas A&M was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Texas A&M had a 35-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.