Texas A&M Falls to No. 20 Arkansas 99-84 Despite Clemence's Career High

Aggies unable to overcome Razorbacks' offensive firepower despite strong individual performances

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Texas A&M men's basketball team fell to No. 20 Arkansas 99-84 in a high-scoring contest, despite a career-high 29 points from Zach Clemence. The Aggies shot an impressive 52.6% from the field but were hampered by Arkansas' dominance on the offensive glass, leading to an 18-4 advantage in second-chance points for the Razorbacks.

Why it matters

This loss drops Texas A&M to 19-9 overall and 9-6 in SEC play, making their path to the NCAA Tournament more challenging. The Aggies' inability to contain Arkansas' offensive rebounding and second-chance opportunities proved to be a critical factor in the outcome.

The details

Clemence led all scorers with his career-high 29 points, shooting an efficient 11-of-14 from the field. Rashaun Agee added 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists for the Aggies. However, Texas A&M was unable to overcome Arkansas' 18-4 advantage in second-chance points, a key statistic that allowed the Razorbacks to maintain control throughout the game.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 26, 2026 inside Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

The players

Zach Clemence

A Texas A&M player who scored a career-high 29 points in the game, including 22 in the second half.

Rashaun Agee

A Texas A&M player who provided valuable support with 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Bucky McMillan

The head coach of the Texas A&M men's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We've got to be better. We didn't close possessions, and they were relentless on the glass. That's a recipe for disaster against a team like Arkansas.”

— Bucky McMillan, Texas A&M Head Coach (newsdirectory3.com)

What’s next

Texas A&M will return to action on Saturday, hosting the Texas Longhorns in a 3 p.m. contest inside Reed Arena. The highly anticipated Cotton Holdings Lone Star Showdown will be broadcast on ESPN2, promising a competitive matchup between the two Texas rivals.

The takeaway

This game highlights the importance of controlling the defensive glass and limiting second-chance opportunities for opponents, as Arkansas' dominance in this area proved to be a decisive factor in their victory over Texas A&M. The Aggies will need to address this weakness as they prepare for their upcoming matchup against the Texas Longhorns.