Texas A&M
1-0
ANGELO STATE
0-1
Texas A&M Takes Down Angelo State, 88-69
Nov 13, 2009 | Men's Basketball
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP)--Forward David Loubeau scored a career-high 20 points as Texas A&M defeated Angelo State 88-69 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.
The Aggies used a 15-7 run over the last 4:37 of the first half to build a 17-point halftime lead at 48-31.
The Aggies shot 50 percent in each half, going 16 of 32, then 17 of 34. A&M held the Rams to 38.6 percent from the field.
Loubeau also tallied a team-high nine rebounds. The Aggies won going away despite shooting only 4 of 16 from the 3-point line, and 18 of 30 from the free-throw line. LaMarshall Corbett paced the Rams with a game-high 22 points.
The Aggies and Rams hadn't played since the 1983-84 season. A&M now leads the all-time series 6-0.
POSTGAME QUOTES
"I felt great tonight. I played hard and it was just my night. I did what I had to do for the team. Tonight was a way for us to get better. This game felt easier for me than last year. I'm in way better shape this year."
Brian Davis
"It felt good out there. It was key for us to work inside out. That opens it up for the guards outside."
Mark Turgeon
"I was pleased with our defense tonight. We guarded well almost the entire game. At times we shared the ball well. We had four guys in double figures, almost five. Our execution has to get better, which it will. Our game plan was to play inside out. I wish we shot our free throws better, but Brian and David played well. I think Khris was a little nervous, but I'm not worried about him. He's going to make a lot of shots."
