COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Solomon Washington contributed 17 points and the No. 8 ranked Texas A&M Aggies stormed past Georgia with a decisive 69-53 victory on Tuesday evening.
Initially, Georgia held an eight-point advantage early in the second half, but Texas A&M seized control of the game with a remarkable 22-0 scoring run that pushed their lead to 50-36 with just nine minutes remaining. Washington ignited the surge with a three-pointer, and after Wade Taylor IV made a steal, he passed the ball back to Washington, who finished the play with a powerful two-handed dunk.
In the opening moments of the second half, the Bulldogs managed to score four points from the free-throw line. However, their next points didn’t come until Asa Newell converted two free throws with 8.5 minutes remaining. Newell added another pair of free throws just under a minute later.
Notably, Georgia struggled offensively and did not register a field goal in the second half until Newell’s dunk at the 7:20 mark. The Bulldogs endured a painful stretch, missing 12 consecutive shots and committing four turnovers during Texas A&M’s pivotal run.
Henry Coleman III contributed 13 points to the Aggies’ effort, helping them extend their winning streak to four games, bringing their record to 19-5 overall and 8-3 in the Southeastern Conference.
Silas Demary Jr. led Georgia with 19 points in the game, but the team now sits at 16-9 and 4-8 in their conference standings.
**Key Takeaways**
Georgia: The Bulldogs need to find greater consistency, having started strong in the first half but unraveling after the break.
Texas A&M: The Aggies need to work on avoiding slow starts as they prepare for challenging upcoming matchups against top-ranked Auburn, Florida, and Tennessee.
**Highlight of the Game**
Washington’s five points that initiated Texas A&M’s offensive explosion and the ensuing 22-0 run that effectively sealed the game were critical moments.
**Notable Stat**
Georgia’s Blue Cain scored 15 points in the first half, helping the Bulldogs establish a 32-23 lead, but he could only manage two points after the halftime break.
Looking ahead, Texas A&M is set to host Arkansas on Saturday, while Georgia will face No. 21 ranked Missouri the same day.
