College basketball season openers feature wins and losses for Aggie teams

In college basketball season openers, the UC Davis Aggies fell to North Alabama with a score of 79-75. Despite an early 13-point lead and a 45-36 halftime advantage, UC Davis was unable to maintain momentum as North Alabama converted 19 of 26 free throws in the second half. Jalen Stokes led UC Davis with a career-high 18 points.

In contrast, the Texas A&M Aggies secured a 97-66 victory over Alabama State. PJ Haggerty led the offense with 22 points, while Jalen Shelley recorded a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Texas A&M utilized defensive pressure to force 17 turnovers, contributing to a decisive second-half scoring run.