LEXINGTON, Ky. — Jaxson Robinson was the standout performer for No. 8 Kentucky, scoring 22 points and guiding the team to an 81-69 victory over 11th-ranked Texas A&M on Tuesday evening.

Robinson’s efforts included hitting five of Kentucky’s nine shots from beyond the arc, with four of those coming in the first half. This win improved the Wildcats’ record to 14-3 overall and 3-1 in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), marking their fifth victory against ranked opponents this season.

Andrew Carr contributed 13 points to the team’s total, while Otega Oweh chipped in with 11 points as well.

On the other side, Zhuric Phelps was the top scorer for the Aggies, tallying 21 points, with Pharrel Payne and Manny Obaseki adding 15 and 12 points respectively.

**Key Observations**

For Texas A&M, the absence of their top scorer Wade Taylor IV, who averages 15.7 points per game, was felt deeply as he missed his third consecutive game due to an unnamed injury. Without him on the court, the Aggies have managed to win only one of their last three games, both losses coming against ranked teams.

Kentucky, on the other hand, maintained its perfect home record this season at 11-0, showcasing impressive teamwork with 19 assists on 24 made baskets.

**Crucial Moments**

A pivotal moment in the game came when Robinson drained a 3-pointer just before halftime, giving the Wildcats a slim 35-32 lead at the break. Kentucky wasted no time extending that lead in the second half, starting with an 8-0 run that included another 3-pointer from Robinson, pushing the score to 43-32.

**Noteworthy Statistics**

Despite averaging 17 offensive rebounds per game, Texas A&M struggled significantly, managing only 11 against Kentucky. This was a rare game for the Aggies, marking the third time this season they were outrebounded, this time by a margin of 39-30.

**Looking Ahead**

Next up for Kentucky is a showdown against No. 4 Alabama on Saturday, while Texas A&M is set to face LSU on the same day.