COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — PJ Haggerty scored 22 points and Jalen Shelley recorded a double-double and Texas A&M beat Alabama State 97-66 in a season opener for both teams on Tuesday.
Jordan Pope scored 17 points, Shelley scored 14 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Mackenzie Mgbako scored 12 and reserve Tyshawn Archie 11 for the Aggies.
Shelley became the first Aggie since 2018 to record a double-double in a season opener.
Paul McMillan IV scored 17 points, Mike James scored 16 and Damarion Bonds grabbed 10 rebounds for the Hornets.
Texas A&M never trailed and turned a 23-20 lead with 7:30 left in the first half to a 44-29 advantage at intermission.
The Aggies returned five players from last year’s roster and have 11 new players.
Alabama State: Host Georgia Gwinnett on Monday.
Texas A&M: Plays host to North Kentucky on Friday.
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