COLLEGE STATION, Texas (Interstat) — Texas A&M cruised to a 98-68 victory over Northwestern State in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Tuesday at Reed Arena. The Aggies, who led 56-35 at halftime, never trailed as their offense proved too potent. Micah Thomas led all scorers with 28 points for the Demons in the losing effort. Ruben Dominguez paced a balanced Texas A&M attack with 18 points. The Aggies shot 49.3% from the floor and forced 16 turnovers, improving to 1-0. Northwestern State begins its season 0-1.