Texas A&M Seeks Season Sweep of Rival Texas

The Aggies look to build momentum for the NCAA Tournament with a win over the Longhorns.

Feb. 28, 2026 at 6:49am

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Texas A&M will host rival Texas on Saturday afternoon in a late-season Southeastern Conference matchup. The Aggies defeated the Longhorns 74-70 in their previous meeting on January 17th, but have gone just 5-5 in the 10 games since. Both teams are seen as strong at-large selections for the NCAA Tournament, and a win on Saturday would greatly help secure their spot.

Why it matters

This game is crucial for both teams as they look to build momentum heading into the NCAA Tournament. Texas A&M is hoping to complete the season sweep of their rival, while Texas is looking to bounce back after dropping two straight games.

The details

Texas A&M is led by Zach Clemence, who scored a career-high 29 points in the Aggies' most recent outing, a 99-84 loss at No. 20 Arkansas. Rashaun Agee and Marcus Hill also contributed for A&M in that game. Texas, meanwhile, is paced by Dailyn Swain, Tramon Mark, Jordan Pope, and Matas Vokietaitis, but the Longhorns went the final 7:27 without a field goal in their 84-71 loss to No. 7 Florida on Wednesday.

  • The teams first met on January 17th, with Texas A&M winning 74-70 in Austin.
  • This rematch will take place on Saturday afternoon in College Station.

The players

Zach Clemence

A key player for Texas A&M who scored a career-high 29 points in the Aggies' most recent game.

Dailyn Swain

The leading scorer for Texas in their recent loss to Florida, pouring in 21 points.

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What they’re saying

“What we can't do is we can't let (the Arkansas) game affect the next game. We know what time of year this is, and all these games matter a great deal -- and we know that. We got to play good basketball and particularly (we) have to do our job at home.”

— Bucky McMillan, Texas A&M Head Coach (austinnews.net)

“You can't panic when you lose, and you just can't celebrate as if the season ended if you win. It's paramount towards the end that we stay the course and we don't overreact to the tough loss or a last-second win.”

— Sean Miller, Texas Head Coach (austinnews.net)

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a big step towards securing an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

This late-season clash between Texas A&M and Texas is a crucial game for both teams as they look to build momentum heading into March Madness. The Aggies will be seeking to complete the season sweep, while the Longhorns are hoping to bounce back from their recent struggles and solidify their tournament resume.