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Texas A&M Aggies edge Florida Gators in high-scoring SEC showdown
Aggies hold off late Gators rally to win thriller in College Station
Feb. 7, 2026 at 1:15pm
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In a battle of top SEC contenders, the Texas A&M Aggies held off a late surge from the Florida Gators to win a high-scoring 88-85 thriller in College Station. The Aggies used their up-tempo offense and three-point shooting to keep the Gators at bay, despite Florida's dominance on the glass and at the free throw line.
Why it matters
This game had major implications for the top of the SEC standings, as both Texas A&M and Florida have been playing like conference title contenders. The Aggies' ability to win a close, high-scoring affair on their home floor against a talented Gators squad boosts their resume for March Madness consideration.
The details
Texas A&M's fast-paced offense, led by Rashaun Agee's 21 points and Marcus Hill's 18, allowed them to keep pace with the Gators' efficient scoring attack. The Aggies hit 11 three-pointers and forced 19 Florida turnovers to offset the Gators' advantages in rebounding and free throw shooting. Florida's Alex Condon had 25 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, while Rueben Chinyelu added a double-double, but the Gators couldn't quite overcome the Aggies' hot shooting and ball pressure.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
The players
Rashaun Agee
A standout forward for the Texas A&M Aggies who had 21 points in the win.
Alex Condon
The star guard for the Florida Gators, who scored 25 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and dished out 6 assists in the loss.
Rueben Chinyelu
The Gators' dominant big man, who recorded a double-double with 14 points and 17 rebounds.
What they’re saying
“We knew this was going to be a battle, but our guys stepped up and made the plays we needed to get the win. It was a great college basketball game for the fans to watch.”
— Buzz Williams, Head Coach, Texas A&M Aggies
“We just couldn't quite get over the hump tonight. Texas A&M made the shots when they needed to, and we couldn't get enough stops down the stretch. But we'll learn from this and get ready for the next one.”
— Mike White, Head Coach, Florida Gators
What’s next
The Aggies will look to build on this big win as they continue their SEC schedule, while the Gators will try to rebound in their next conference matchup.
The takeaway
This high-octane clash between two of the SEC's top teams lived up to the hype, with the Aggies' efficient offense and timely three-point shooting proving to be the difference in a close, back-and-forth battle. Both squads showed why they are contenders in the loaded SEC this season.
