Law, A&M topple Texas

? When Billy Gillispie took over as head coach at Texas A&M in March, he found a team lacking size, experience and depth.

He soon found out, however, that the Aggies had talent despite their woeful record from the previous season.

Acie Law, one of those talented leftovers, had 24 points and six assists, freshman Joseph Jones added 13 points and 10 rebounds, and A&M ended an 18-game Big 12 Conference losing streak with a 74-63 victory over No. 10 Texas on Wednesday night.

“It’s about having the right guys,” Gillispie said. “It’s no magic formula. The story is not about me … it’s about those guys in the white jerseys. The sky’s the limit on what you can achieve.”

The Aggies (12-1, 1-1) are off to their best start since 1959-60, and Gillispie has made the best debut in school history.

“It feels real good to get the first Big 12 victory,” said Law, a sophomore point guard who suffered through last season’s 7-21 record. “A Top Ten team comes in … that’s a perfect opportunity to show everyone what we can do.”

P.J. Tucker led the Longhorns (12-3, 1-1) with 18 points and eight rebounds, and freshman LaMarcus Aldridge added 12 points and eight rebounds.

Texas Tech 79, K-State 76

Texas A&M's Dominique Kirk (22) shoots over Texas' P.J. Tucker. The Aggies beat the Longhorns, 74-63, Wednesday in College Station, Texas.

Manhattan — Curtis Marshall hit a three-pointer with two seconds left, lifting Texas Tech. Marshall finished with 16 points and had a team-high six rebounds. Ronald Ross had 18 points and seven assists for the Red Raiders (9-4, 1-1).

Fred Peete and Jeremiah Massey each had 15 points for Kansas State (10-3, 0-2).

Nebraska 68, Colorado 61

Boulder, Colo. — Freshman Joe McCray scored 21 points, including a clutch three-pointer late that helped Nebraska (8-4, 2-0). Richard Roby (20 points) scored nine straight points to help Colorado (8-5, 0-2) pull within five with four minutes left.