Texas A&M Faces First Real Test Against Oklahoma State At Reed Arena

Texas A&M basketball has been overwhelming opponents to open the season, but Thursday night's showdown against Oklahoma State should provide a much clearer picture of just how good Bucky McMillan's Aggies really are.

Texas A&M enters the 7 p.m. CT matchup at Reed Arena with a 3-0 record, averaging 103 points per game and creating havoc defensively.

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Oklahoma State brings its own unbeaten record, an explosive offense and a recent history of success against the Aggies.

Something has to give.

The Aggies are coming off a 108-67 demolition of Louisiana-Monroe on Monday, a game that showcased just how dangerous McMillan's up-tempo approach can be.

PJ Haggerty scored 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting, Jordan Pope contributed 19 and Tyshawn Archie added 12 points and five steals. Texas A&M forced 21 turnovers, collected 15 steals and received 53 points from its bench.

That relentless defensive pressure has become the team's identity.

Through three games, the Aggies are forcing 23 turnovers and averaging 14.3 steals per contest, numbers that rank among the nation's best.

But Oklahoma State isn't coming to College Station intimidated.

Coach Steve Lutz's Cowboys are 2-0 after crushing Incarnate Word 91-60 and Queens 118-68.

They're averaging 104.5 points, forcing 19.5 turnovers and generating 25.5 points per game off opponents' mistakes.

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Forward Andrija Grbovic leads Oklahoma State with 13.5 points per game, while guard Jacob Walker averages 8.5 assists.

The Cowboys also have history on their side, leading the all-time series 33-18 and