Texas A&M Suffers Fourth Straight SEC Loss to Vanderbilt

Aggies struggle with free throws and foul trouble in 82-69 defeat

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Texas A&M basketball team suffered its fourth consecutive SEC loss, falling 82-69 to Vanderbilt on Saturday afternoon in Nashville. The Aggies struggled to find a rhythm, with inconsistent free-throw shooting and foul trouble in the second half preventing them from mounting a comeback against the hot-shooting Commodores.

Why it matters

Texas A&M's recent string of conference losses has severely damaged their March Madness hopes, as the team continues to slide down the SEC standings. The Aggies must now regroup and focus on their upcoming matchup against Ole Miss as they try to salvage their season.

The details

Vanderbilt's Tyler Nickel scored 25 points, including five 3-pointers, to lead the Commodores to victory. The Aggies were unable to stop Nickel's hot shooting, and their own struggles at the free-throw line and foul trouble in the second half prevented them from making a late push to get back into the game.

  • The game took place on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • Texas A&M will host Ole Miss on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Tyler Nickel

A Vanderbilt player who scored 25 points, including five 3-pointers, to lead the Commodores to victory.

Bucky McMillan

The head coach of the Texas A&M basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We must regroup and focus on our next game against Ole Miss. There is still a lot of basketball left to be played this season.”

— Bucky McMillan, Head Coach, Texas A&M Basketball (X (formerly Twitter)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Texas A&M's recent struggles in SEC play have put their March Madness hopes in jeopardy, and the team must find a way to turn things around quickly if they want to salvage their season. The Aggies' upcoming matchup against Ole Miss will be a crucial test as they look to end their losing streak and regain their footing in the conference standings.