A day after dropping their Maui Jim Invitational opener to Wisconsin, the Aggies were looking to bounce back against the Butler Bulldogs. The beginning of this game looked eerily similar to the matchup against the Badgers, leaving many covering their eyes hoping to avoid another second half collapse. However, the Ags showed the ability to close out inferior teams that they showcased in the first 4 games of the season and held off a late surge to beat Butler, 57-50.
It was another hot start for A&M as they were getting and hitting open looks early. The Ags opened up a six-point lead in the first seven minutes of the game, but Butler countered by going on a 9-2 run to take a 16-15 lead just four minutes later.