Texas A&M forward Solomon Washington (9) passes around Houston Christian guard Elijah Brooks (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Texas A&M guard Zhuric Phelps (1) drives the baseline against Houston Christian guard Bryson Dawkins (9) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Texas A&M guard Zhuric Phelps (1) goes to the basket past Houston Christian guard Bryson Dawkins (9) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Texas A&M head coach Buzz Williams reacts as he watches his defense against Houston Christian during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Houston Christian forward Trent Johnson (8) backs down Texas A&M forward Henry Coleman III (15) while trying to score during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Houston Christian guard D'Aundre Samuels (5) shoots a three point shot against Texas A&M guard CJ Wilcher (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Texas A&M guard Zhuric Phelps (1) looks to shoot past Houston Christian forward Trent Johnson (8) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Texas A&M forward Pharrel Payne (21) beats Houston Christian forward Porter Bazil (7) to a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Houston Christian head coach Craig Doty calls out a play to his defense against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Houston Christian forward Peyton Rogers (15) knocks a rebound away from Texas A&M forward Solomon Washington (9) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Houston Christian guard Pierce Bazil (23) shoots a three point basket over Texas A&M guard CJ Wilcher (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Texas A&M guard Manny Obaseki (35) grabs a rebound as Houston Christian forward Peyton Rogers (15) is fouled by Texas A&M guard Hayden Hefner (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Texas A&M forward Pharrel Payne (21) makes a layup past Houston Christian forward Peyton Rogers (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)