Arkansas Cruises Past Texas A&M in Fayetteville

Razorbacks' strong second half performance secures Quad 1 win over Aggies

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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In a key Quad 1 matchup, the Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 99-84 in Fayetteville. The Razorbacks pulled away in the second half behind strong performances from forward Billy Richmond, who scored 23 points, and guard Darius Acuff. The Aggies were led by forward Zach Clemence's season-high 29 points, but turnovers and struggles on defense proved costly.

Why it matters

This game had major implications for the fight for a top-four seed in the SEC conference. The loss was a missed opportunity for Texas A&M to secure a Quad 1 win on the road, which are crucial for NCAA Tournament seeding. Meanwhile, the win helps solidify Arkansas' position as a top team in the conference.

The details

Arkansas jumped out to a 16-0 run in the first half, led by 9 points from forward Billy Richmond. Texas A&M fought back to get within 5 points late, sparked by 29 points from forward Zach Clemence, but the Razorbacks pulled away in the final minutes, shooting 51% from the field and 24% from deep. Turnovers and struggles on defense hurt the Aggies, as they allowed 52 points in the paint.

  • The game was played on February 26, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
  • Texas A&M next plays the Longhorns on February 28, 2026 at 3pm ET on ESPN2.

The players

Billy Richmond

A forward for the Arkansas Razorbacks who scored a team-high 23 points in the win.

Zach Clemence

A forward for the Texas A&M Aggies who scored a game-high 29 points in the loss.

Rashaun Agee

A teammate of Clemence's who added 17 points for the Aggies despite playing through some pain.

Darius Acuff

A guard for the Arkansas Razorbacks who had a strong second half performance to help secure the win.

Trevon Brazile

A forward for the Arkansas Razorbacks who also contributed to slowing down the Aggies' fast-paced offense in the second half.

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What they’re saying

“This was a tough loss, but we'll regroup and get ready for the Longhorns on Saturday. Turnovers and defense hurt us tonight, and we have to be better in those areas moving forward.”

— Zach Clemence, Forward, Texas A&M Aggies

What’s next

Texas A&M will look to bounce back when they host the Longhorns on February 28, 2026 at 3pm ET on ESPN2.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the importance of limiting turnovers and playing strong defense for Texas A&M, as those factors ultimately proved costly in their Quad 1 loss to Arkansas. The Razorbacks, meanwhile, showed their ability to pull away in the second half behind strong individual performances, solidifying their status as a top team in the SEC.