Texas A&M Aggies Seek to End Four-Game Skid Against Ole Miss

Head coach Bucky McMillan says team must 'play well' to get back on track after tough five-game stretch.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball team is in the midst of a four-game losing streak in SEC play, dropping their conference record to 7-5. After a close loss to Alabama and three more defeats including a one-point home loss to Missouri, the Aggies are searching for a way to right the ship as they prepare to host the Ole Miss Rebels. Head coach Bucky McMillan says the focus is on playing well, not just getting a win, as the Aggies look to bounce back from their 'five-game gauntlet' and keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive.

Why it matters

Texas A&M was off to a strong 7-1 start in SEC play, but the recent skid has put their tournament aspirations in jeopardy. A loss to Ole Miss would drop them further down the conference standings, making the path to the Big Dance more difficult. The Aggies need to regain their early-season form to secure an NCAA Tournament bid for the fourth straight year under Coach McMillan.

The details

During the four-game losing streak, the Aggies have struggled with cold shooting streaks, particularly from guard Rubén Dominguez. However, they still have a strong presence inside with forward Rashaun Agee leading the team in double-doubles and rebounds. After the Ole Miss game, the Aggies will host rivals Texas and Kentucky, making this a crucial stretch to get back on track.

  • The Aggies' four-game losing streak began after a close loss to Alabama on the road.
  • Texas A&M's most recent defeat was a one-point home loss to Missouri.
  • The Aggies will host Ole Miss on Wednesday night.

The players

Bucky McMillan

The head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball team, who is seeking to guide his squad back to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight year.

Rashaun Agee

The Aggies' star forward who leads the team in double-doubles and rebounds per game.

Rubén Dominguez

The Aggies' guard whose three-point shooting has gone cold during the team's four-game losing streak.

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What they’re saying

“It's a must play well. If we play well, that will take care of itself. We didn't play well against Vanderbilt at all. We looked fatigued. We had a good practice today and look fresh. That five game gauntlet was tough to go...”

— Bucky McMillan, Head Coach, Texas A&M Aggies (Twitter (@lukeevangelist_)

What’s next

After the Ole Miss game, the Aggies will host rivals Texas and Kentucky in their final regular season home games as they look to secure an NCAA Tournament bid.

The takeaway

Texas A&M's recent struggles have put their NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy, but a strong performance against Ole Miss could help the Aggies regain their early-season momentum and set them up for a strong finish to the regular season. Coach McMillan's focus on playing well, not just winning, shows the team is determined to right the ship and make a push for the Big Dance.