Texas A&M (9-2) earned its most significant win of the year after defeating No. 11 Purdue 70-66 in the Indy Classic. While the matchup is listed as a neutral site game, this felt like an NCAA Tournament atmosphere surrounded by 90% Purdue fans.

Texas A&M's defense put on a masterclass against a Purdue basketball team that has had its way in recent years at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Saturday morning's Indy Classic was meant to be a neutral site game featuring No. 17 Texas A&M against No. 11 Purdue. However, it turned out otherwise. With Purdue located about an hour from Gainbridge Fieldhouse,

Zhuric Phelps and reserve Pharrel Payne each scored 16 points as No. 17 Texas A&M knocked off 11th-ranked Purdue 70-66 on Saturday in the first game of the Indy Classic in Indianapolis.

Zhuric Phelps and Pharrel Payne each scored 16 points to lead No. 17 Texas A&M past No. 11 Purdue 70-66 in the first of two games at the Indy Classic.

Texas A&M added a huge win to its resume with a 70-66 victory over No. 11 Purdue. The Aggies were in control of the game most of the way, leading for nearly 32 minutes of the contest. Wade Taylor IV was a prolific scoring the basketball with 15 points but

Texas A&M (9-2) came on strong in the second half to beat No. 11 Purdue (8-3) by 70-66 in the Indy Classic at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse At times, the distinction between solid defense and careless basketball is subtle,