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COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Texas A&M is getting used to running its offense through its big men, and the Aggies so far are digging the results. Center Tyler Davis scored 17 points and guard D.J. Hogg added 12 as Texas A&M overwhelmed American for a 76-53 victory on Monday night in Reed Arena.For the second consecutive game against an undersized opponent, the Aggies (2-0) dominated inside, in outscoring the Eagles 44-22 in the paint.Our guys bought in defensively, and our length and our size in the paint gave them problems, A&M coach Billy Kennedy said. We have good size at every position.Hogg added a game-high nine rebounds, and A&M freshman forward Robert Williams added 10 points and two blocks in only his second game. Williams (6-9, 237) now has seven blocks on the season.Delante Jones led American (2-0) with 18 points and Saeed Nelson followed with 12. The Aggies made 6 of 14 3-pointers (42.9 percent), including a combined 4 of 5 by Hogg and freshman Eric Vila.The Aggies led 20-15 a little more than midway through the first half when they decided, thanks in large part to the 6-10 Davis and 6-9 Hogg, to put away the Eagles by the break. Davis and Hogg combined to make 9 of 13 field goals in the first half in staking A&M to a 41-20 lead.Theyre really big and talented and good at what they do, American coach Mike Brennan said of the Aggies. We knew it was going to be a huge challenge. Their perimeter guys are just as good as their big men -- they can make shots and play on the perimeter -- but their focus is getting the ball inside.The Aggies had dominated Northwestern State 42-8 in points in the paint in their Friday opener, a 72-44 victory over the Demons, when Davis also led the way with a game-high 16 points and 10 rebounds.Its beautiful, Hogg said of running the offense through the big men, particularly Davis, a preseason first-team All-SEC selection by the coaches. Tyler takes a lot of pressure off of us, because he needs a double team to be stopped. Otherwise its bucket after bucket.BIG PICTUREThe Aggies were wary of American only losing by six points (62-56) at Maryland on Friday, so they used their lopsided size advantage early and often to overwhelm the Eagles. A&M intends to work inside-out on offense all season, with center Tyler Davis the focal point.The Eagles are hoping a couple of rugged road losses to start the season will help when they need it most, and when the competition isnt quite as tough: in Patriot League action.HIGHLIGHT REEL:A&M freshman forward Robert Williams sailed above the rim for an alley-oop slam dunk on a pass from D.J. Hogg to make the score 62-32 in the second half. Williams already owns a collection of highlights in only two games for A&M.STAT OF THE NIGHT: Because of the 19-point lead at halftime, A&M was able to get nine players at least 14 minutes each in the game, and the Aggies reserves outscored their counterparts 31-6.HE SAID IT: The bigs make it easier on us. They give us open shots, because people have to dig in down low. A&M guard D.J. HoggTHEY SANG IT: A&M students serenaded sophomore guard Admon Gilder with a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday on the night of his 21st. Their timing was questionable, considering he was about to shoot a free throw. He made it.HE SAID IT PART TWO: I was about to say, `Quiet down, so he can focus. Hogg, chuckling, on Gilder preparing to shoot the free throw under the pressure of happy birthday to you.UP NEXTThe Aggies schedule toughens on Friday, when they play host to Southern California and try and stay undefeated on the early season.The Eagles will try and earn their first win of the season on Thursday at Akron after tough losses at Maryland and A&M to start the season.Cheap Basketball Shoes Store . -- Arizona raced out to a big lead and did not back off, hitting the accelerator instead. Cheap Nike LeBron James Basketball Shoes China . Inter president Erick Thohir says in a club statement on Wednesday that Vidic is "one of the worlds best defenders and his qualities, international pedigree, and charisma will be an asset. http://www.cheapbasketballshoesstore.net/?tag=cheap-nike-chris-paul-basketball-shoes-china . 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The gold medal went to Swiss snowboarder Iouri Podladtchikov.MINNEAPOLIS -- Jose Berrios has returned to Triple-A, where he has dominated for a second straight year.Maybe next time hell be back in Minnesota with a better feel for how to make it in the majors.James McCann had a three-run homer among his four hits, Daniel Norris pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat Berrios and the Twins 8-5 to complete a three-game sweep for Minnesotas seventh straight defeat.Berrios and Tyler Duffey, who gave up six runs in three innings on Wednesday, were both sent down after the game.Im going to take advantage of my starts down there in Rochester and do what I can to get back up here, Berrios said through an interpreter.Berrios (2-4) finished five innings, but he gave up six runs on six hits and five walks in his ninth major league start. His ERA actually dropped four percentage points, to an unsightly 9.24. He has finished six innings only once.Manager Paul Molitor was asked for his assessment of Berrios and his ability to stay upbeat about his fledgling career.I think hes learned how to present himself in a way that shows that hes a smart young man whos absorbing and trying to apply taking the good with the bad, learning from both, Molitor said, but my guess is that young players struggling up here, it takes its toll.Catcher Juan Centeno made a mound visit three batters into the game after Berrios issued back-to-back walks, and Ian Kinslers two-run double in the second sent the Tigers on their way. McCanns two-out, three-run drive into the flower bed above right-center field pushed the lead to 6-0 in the third inning.Im surprised. However, I do understand the decision. I do understand they want me to go down there and gain more confidence in what Im doing, said Berrios, whos the organizations top pitching prospect after being picked 32nd overall in the 2012 draft.The Twins could have kept Berrios around to work through the struggles in a lost season, but as with center fielder Byron Buxton, they felt the move was necessary to reduce the pressure on the rookie.Youre not doing him any favors right now and you still have to ttry to protect your team, Molitor said, adding: I love getting guys experience, especially when we are where we are, but there becomes a point where it doesnt seem like the right thing.ddddddddddddAndrew Albers will be recalled from Rochester, and another roster move will be made on Friday.The Tigers, trying to stay close in the wild-card race, are 10-2 against the Twins this year. They stretched their winning streak at Target Field to eight games.Norris (2-2) struck out five in 6 1/3 innings, allowing six hits without a walk in his longest and strongest start this season. He took a shutout in the sixth, surrendering RBI singles by Robbie Grossman and Eduardo Escobar over his last two innings.Victor Martinez went 3 for 4 with two RBI for the Tigers, raising his career batting average at Target Field to .370 in 46 games. Hes 16 for 26 there this year and has scored seven runs in six games.Francisco Rodriguez preserved the victory by striking out two in a perfect ninth for his 35th save in 38 opportunities.Max Kepler had a two-run double for the Twins to give him a league-high 55 RBI by a rookie, but the Twins finished 2-8 at home in August. They allowed an average of 7.9 runs per game.MAUER MENDINGTwins 1B Joe Mauer was out for the second straight game because of soreness in both quadriceps muscles more significant than originally believed, but Molitor said hes planning on Mauer being back in the lineup on Friday.TRAINERS ROOMMiguel Sano was the DH again for the Twins, with a sore elbow that has kept him from playing 3B for a week. Molitor said he doesnt believe Sano is confident enough yet to make the long corner throws.UP NEXTTwins LHP Pat Dean, subbing for an injured Hector Santiago, will pitch on Friday at Toronto. Dean (1-3, 5.48 ERA) last started for the Twins on June 17. Hell face former Twins LHP Francisco Liriano (6-12, 5.21 ERA), who was recently acquired in a trade with Pittsburgh. This will be Lirianos fourth start for the Blue Jays. ' ' '