Texas A&M Edges Out Oklahoma in Close 75-71 Victory

Aggies hold on to beat struggling Sooners in Big 12 matchup

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Texas A&M defeated Oklahoma 75-71 in a close college basketball game on Saturday. Rashaun Agee scored 18 points and Rylan Griffen added 14 points for the Aggies, who managed to pull off the win despite shooting just 55% from the free throw line. Oklahoma's Dayton Forsythe made a late push to cut the deficit to one point, but the Sooners couldn't complete the comeback.

Why it matters

This win extends Texas A&M's recent success against Oklahoma, as it was the Aggies' fourth straight victory over the Sooners. It also helps Texas A&M bounce back after a four-game losing streak, while Oklahoma continues to struggle, having lost 11 of its last 13 games.

The details

Texas A&M led for most of the game, but Oklahoma made a late push to cut the deficit to 72-71 with 26 seconds left. However, Agee hit two free throws to extend the lead, and Griffen made one of two foul shots in the final seconds to seal the victory for the Aggies.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Rashaun Agee

A Texas A&M player who scored a team-high 18 points in the win.

Rylan Griffen

A Texas A&M player who scored 14 points, including a key free throw in the final seconds to seal the victory.

Dayton Forsythe

An Oklahoma player who scored 14 points off the bench and made a late push to try to tie the game.

Mohamed Wague

An Oklahoma player who had a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds.

Xzayvier Brown

An Oklahoma player who scored 10 points in the loss.

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The takeaway

This close victory for Texas A&M over struggling Oklahoma shows the Aggies' resilience and ability to win close games, even when not shooting well from the free throw line. The loss continues a difficult stretch for the Sooners, who will look to rebound in their next game against Auburn.