PHOTO GALLERY: Missouri men's basketball team falls at Texas A&M

By Pat Sullivan/The Associated Press

February 7, 2013 | 11:34 p.m. CST

After fighting back and taking the lead in the final minute, crucial mistakes cost the Missouri men's basketball team in a 70-68 loss to Texas A&M on Thursday in College Station, Texas.

Missouri's Jabari Brown, center, tries to put the ball up as he falls to the floor after being fouled by Texas A&M 's Jarod Jahns (42) as Texas A&M's Kourtney Roberson (32) and Elston Turner (31) look on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Thursday in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M won 70-68. | Pat Sullivan/The Associated Press

Missouri's Alex Oriakhi tries to block a shot by Texas A&M's Ray Turner during the game Thursday in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M won 70-68. | Pat Sullivan/The Associated Press

Missouri's Phil Pressey, left, tries to get the ball back from Texas A&M's J'Mychal Reese after a turnover Thursday in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M won 70-68. | Pat Sullivan/The Associated Press

Missouri's Jabari Brown, leads teammates off the court during a timeout Thursday night in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M beat Missouri 70-68. | Pat Sullivan/The Associated Press