Aggies Suffer Fifth Straight SEC Defeat Against No. 10 Oklahoma

Texas A&M women's basketball team falls 85-58 to the Sooners, marking their fourth SEC loss by 20 or more points this season.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:55pm

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The Texas A&M women's basketball team suffered its fifth consecutive Southeastern Conference defeat, falling 85-58 to No. 10 Oklahoma on Thursday, January 29th. The Aggies started strong, scoring the first five points, but were unable to maintain the lead as Oklahoma's stifling defense took over. The Sooners shot an impressive 53.3% from the field and 66.7% from 3-point range in the first half, building a 46-27 halftime advantage. Oklahoma continued to dominate in the second half, cruising to the lopsided victory.

Why it matters

This loss marks the fourth time this season the Aggies have lost an SEC game by 20 or more points, highlighting the team's struggles in conference play. The Aggies' inability to compete with top-ranked opponents raises concerns about their competitiveness in the SEC and their chances of making the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Texas A&M came out strong, scoring the first five points, but Oklahoma responded with a 9-0 run to take a 23-18 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Sooners then outscored the Aggies 23-7 in the second quarter to build a 19-point halftime advantage. Oklahoma continued to pull away in the second half, leading by as much as 28 points. The Sooners' defense limited the Aggies to just 35.6% shooting for the game.

  • The game was played on Thursday, January 29, 2026 in Norman, Oklahoma.
  • Texas A&M and Oklahoma previously met on New Year's Day, with the Sooners winning 72-50 at Reed Arena.

The players

Payton Verhulst

Redshirt senior guard for Oklahoma who led the Sooners with 16 points, shooting 5-for-7 from 3-point range.

Aaliyah Chavez

Freshman guard for Oklahoma who scored 14 points and dished out 5 assists.

Lauren Ware

Graduate student forward for Texas A&M who scored 15 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.

Ny'Ceara Pryor

Senior guard for Texas A&M who struggled, going 3-for-10 from the field.

Joni Taylor

Head coach of the Texas A&M women's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“Well, a win's a win, you know in the SEC every night's a battle. They're a great team ... I thought from the first time we played them to now, I thought our defense was a lot better, and we had a lot of good talking and communication on defense.”

— Payton Verhulst, Redshirt senior guard, Oklahoma

What’s next

Texas A&M will look to end its five-game losing streak when it hosts No. 2 South Carolina on Monday, February 2nd at 7pm.

The takeaway

Texas A&M's lopsided loss to Oklahoma highlights the team's struggles in SEC play, as they have now suffered four conference defeats by 20 or more points. The Aggies will need to quickly turn things around if they hope to make the NCAA Tournament, starting with a daunting matchup against the second-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks.