COLLEGE STATION — Texas A&M men’s basketball has looked night and day better from beyond the arc, and as a result leads Missouri 46-41 at the half.

The Aggies started the game 7-for-10 from 3-point range and finished the half with 11. Nine different A&M players hit a 3-pointer in the period, with guard Rylan Griffen going 3-for-4 from beyond the arc.

Missouri has battled tough, especially on the glass, and that effort on the road is a major reason it’s been able to keep pace with the Aggies despite their impressive shooting performance.

A&M was outrebounded by the Tigers 18-9 and lost the turnover battle 6-5, while their reserves continue to be strong, outpacing Missouri in bench points 22-6.

Griffen’s 11 points led the way for the Aggies. He also paced A&M on the boards with three rebounds.

For the Tigers, guard T.O. Barrett led the half, finishing the period with 11 points while shooting 5-for-8 from the field. Center Shawn Phillips Jr. controlled the glass, leading Missouri in rebounding with four.

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A&M has gone cold from the field, missing its last five shots. As a result, Missouri regains the lead for the first time in the second half with a 7-0 run.

Missouri continues to battle, trimming A&M’s lead to just three at the first media timeout of the second half. Both teams are shooting better than 50% from the field, with the Aggies 57% from 3-point range, the difference.

For A&M to have hit double-digit 3-pointers (10) this point but only be leading by four points is a credit to Missouri and its effort. The Tigers are shooting 50% from the field and 33% from beyond the arc. But where Missouri has made the biggest impact is on the glass, where its dominating A&M 17-6.

Seven separate A&M players have hit a 3-pointer so far. The Aggies are shooting an impressive 70% from beyond the arc. The Tigers are hanging tough, though, hitting three of their own while dominating the boards 12-4.

The Aggies continue to shoot the ball well, making seven of their last eight shots. However, the Tigers are hanging tough and have tied the game at the second media timeout. Both teams are shooting better than 55% from the field.

Already a more impressive shooting night for A&M, which has hit four 3-pointers. The Aggies have made their last five shots and enter the first media timeout of the game with a slim lead.

When: 8 p.m. Wednesday at Reed Arena

TV/radio: SEC Network, 1370 AM in Austin; 1150 AM, 93.7 FM in College Station.

Moneyline: Texas A&M -300, Florida +240

Spread:Texas A&M is a 7½ point favorite

Reach Texas A&M beat reporter Tony Catalina via email at Anthony.Catalina@statesman.com.