COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Wade Taylor IV contributed 17 points while guard Zhuric Phelps added 16, leading No. 23 Texas A&M to a comeback victory against Southern with a final score of 71-54 on Wednesday night.

Although the Aggies (4-1) struggled initially, shooting only 23% from the field in the first half, they managed to bounce back after falling behind 39-25 at halftime. A remarkable 19-0 scoring run during the second half was pivotal in allowing Texas A&M to overtake Southern and decisively outscore them 46-15 in the latter half of the game.

Jordan Johnson was the standout for Southern (1-4), finishing with 19 points. His significant contribution came in the form of three 3-pointers during the first half, helping the Jaguars establish a substantial lead early on.

Key Insights
Texas A&M: Following a strong performance just a few days earlier, where they defeated then-No. 21 Ohio State by 14 points, the Aggies learned important lessons about maintaining focus and avoiding complacency.

Southern: The Jaguars undoubtedly hope to replicate their strong first half performance against Texas A&M as they move forward in their Southwestern Athletic Conference schedule.