Texas A&M Edges Out Oklahoma in Defensive Battle

Aggies win 75-71 despite struggling on offense late in the game

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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In a low-scoring Southeastern Conference matchup, Texas A&M defeated Oklahoma 75-71 on Saturday. The Aggies led for most of the game, but the Sooners fought back to make it a one-possession game in the final minutes. However, Oklahoma missed several shots down the stretch, allowing Texas A&M to hold on for the victory.

Why it matters

This game highlighted the defensive struggles of both teams, as the offenses were unable to find consistent scoring throughout the contest. The win keeps Texas A&M in the hunt for a strong conference finish, while Oklahoma continues to search for answers during a difficult season.

The details

Texas A&M led for the entire first half and took a 43-41 advantage into the break. The Sooners briefly took the lead early in the second half, but the Aggies responded with a 7-0 run to regain control. Oklahoma cut the deficit to one possession late, but missed several shots in the final minutes to allow Texas A&M to hold on. Rashaun Agee led the Aggies with 18 points, while Dayton Forsythe paced the Sooners with 14 points off the bench.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026 in Norman, Oklahoma.
  • Texas A&M led by as many as 9 points with just over 6 minutes remaining in the game.

The players

Rashaun Agee

The leading scorer for Texas A&M, finishing with 18 points in the victory.

Dayton Forsythe

The top scorer for Oklahoma, coming off the bench to contribute 14 points.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to generate more consistent offense, but I'm proud of the effort our team showed to grind out this win on the road.”

— Buzz Williams, Texas A&M Head Coach (Texas A&M Athletics)

“We had our chances late, but just couldn't get the shots to fall when we needed them most. It's a tough loss, but we'll regroup and get ready for our next challenge.”

— Porter Moser, Oklahoma Head Coach (Oklahoma Athletics)

What’s next

Texas A&M will look to build on this win as they continue SEC play, while Oklahoma will try to bounce back in their next conference matchup.

The takeaway

This defensive battle highlighted the struggles both offenses faced, with neither team able to find a consistent scoring rhythm. The win keeps Texas A&M in the hunt in the SEC, while Oklahoma's difficult season continues as they search for answers to get their offense on track.