News release from Texas A&M Athletics:
In a game that saw six ties and eight lead changes, the Texas A&M men’s basketball team was unable to hold on late, falling to UCF, 86-74, at Reed Arena Friday night.
The two teams traded baskets in the early minutes until Josh Holloway knocked down a 3-pointer just inside the 13-minute mark to spark a 12-3 run and put the Aggies (2-2) up 19-13. UCF (3-1) slowly chipped away at the difference and eventually tied things up at 30 at the half.
The Maroon & White controlled the momentum out of the locker room, jumping out to a two-possession lead and quickly distancing themselves by double digits. Texas A&M took a 14-point lead nearing the midway point in the half, but the Knights strung together a 13-2 run to get back within two, 61-59, with 7:42 on the clock. UCF used another late scoring spree to put the game out of reach.
Marcus Hill led six Aggies in double figures, with his second straight 14-point performance. Rashaun Agee led the rebounding efforts for the Aggies with eight, while adding 13 points.