Everything Bucky McMillan, players said after 108-67 win vs. UL Monroe

Texas A&M secured a commanding 108-67 victory against UL Monroe, extending their season record to 3-0. Transfer guards PJ Haggerty and Jordan Pope led the scoring with 22 and 19 points respectively. The Aggies' depth was evident as coach Bucky McMillan utilized 16 players throughout the contest. Blue-chip freshmen Neiko Mundey and Josh Irving contributed 8 points each.

Despite shooting 52% overall, their 3-point accuracy fell short at 29%. The team's free-throw shooting improved to 23-for-29 from the line. While McMillan expressed concerns about effort compared to a previous game, he remained optimistic about the team's progress. McMillan praised Haggerty and Archie's impressive dunks and emphasized the importance of building team depth.

Archie, who suffered a knee injury, was expected to miss the next game against Oklahoma State. The team's mindset heading into the challenging matchup against Oklahoma State was highlighted by Haggerty and McMillan, who stressed focusing on their own performance rather than the opponent.