Texas A&M's 3-Point Shooting Woes Threaten NCAA Bid

Aggies' late-season slump puts March Madness hopes at risk

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Texas A&M basketball has struggled with its three-point shooting in recent games, impacting the team's record and jeopardizing its chances of making the NCAA Tournament. The Aggies have gone 2-8 over the last eight games, shooting just 33.8% from the field and averaging only 9 three-pointers per game, a far cry from their earlier success in conference play.

Why it matters

Texas A&M's NCAA Tournament hopes are on the line as their three-point shooting woes continue. The Aggies' fast-paced offense relies heavily on outside shooting, and their lack of size means they need to make up for it with perimeter scoring. If they can't turn things around, they may miss out on the Big Dance.

The details

Under first-year head coach Bucky McMillan, Texas A&M (19-10, 9-7 SEC) has struggled with its three-point shooting in recent games. After starting conference play 7-1 and averaging 11.4 made threes per game, the Aggies have gone just 2-8 over the last eight games, shooting only 33.8% from the field and averaging 9 three-pointers per game. This includes a 76-70 loss to rival Texas and a defeat against No. 20 Arkansas.

  • Texas A&M will host Kentucky on Tuesday, March 5th at 6:00 p.m. on ESPN2.
  • The Aggies need to defeat Kentucky and LSU on the road to enter the SEC Tournament without having to win two more games to have a shot at making the NCAA Tournament.

The players

Bucky McMillan

First-year head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies basketball team.

Ruben Dominguez

Spanish guard for the Texas A&M Aggies, averaging 4 points per game on 27.3% and 23.1% shooting from the field and three-point range, respectively.

Mackenzie Mgbako

Transfer forward for the Texas A&M Aggies who was lost for the season, leaving the roster with a lack of size.

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What they’re saying

“This late in the season, it's hard to know if Texas A&M's shooting woes can quickly turn around, but given the circumstances, needing to defeat Kentucky and LSU on the road to enter the SEC Tournament without having to win two more games to have a shot at making the NCAA Tournament.”

— Cameron Ohnysty, Author (yahoo.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Texas A&M's NCAA Tournament hopes are in jeopardy due to their struggles with three-point shooting, which has been the key to their success this season. The Aggies need to find their touch from beyond the arc if they want to secure a spot in the Big Dance, but time is running out as they face tough road tests against Kentucky and LSU.