Texas A&M guard CJ Wilcher (10) prepares to shoot a 3-point basket over Abilene Christian guard Quion Williams, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Texas A&M guard Wade Taylor IV (4) drives past Abilene Christian guard Quion Williams (5) for a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Texas A&M forward Pharrel Payne, left, dunks past Abilene Christian forward Jack Sawyer, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Abilene Christian guard Rich Smith (4) recovers a stolen ball after knocking it away from a Texas A&M forward Pharrel Payne (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Abilene Christian head coach Brette Tanner gestures to his defense after Texas A&M scored during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)