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5 takeaways: Texas A&M advances to Sweet 16 after thrashing reigning-champion North Carolina, 86-65

Not only did Texas A&M take down 2nd-seeded North Carolina Sunday evening in Charlotte, the Aggies dominated the Tar Heels in their 86-65 victory.

With the win, A&M advances to the Sweet 16 for the second time in three years.

Here are five takeaways from the Aggies takedown of the Tar Heels:

In A&M's 21-point win the Aggies dictated nearly every facet of the game in the final 30 minutes.

Holding as large as a 24-point lead with 13:17 left, the Aggies held a 20-point advantage for the majority of the second half, as the Tar Heels could only pull within 17 during the final 20 minutes.