Longhorns Defeat Aggies 76-70 in College Station Rematch

Texas avenges earlier loss, stops 2-game skid with victory over rival Texas A&M

Mar. 3, 2026 at 3:47am

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The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 76-70 on Saturday at Reed Arena in College Station. The Longhorns avenged an earlier loss to the Aggies at Moody Center, stopping a 2-game losing streak. Texas trailed 30-29 at halftime but took the lead for good early in the second half and stretched their advantage to as much as 11 points late in the game.

Why it matters

This victory is important for the Longhorns as they look to bounce back from a recent losing skid and maintain their position in the SEC standings. The rivalry between Texas and Texas A&M adds extra significance to the game, with the Longhorns seeking revenge for their earlier loss to the Aggies.

The details

Texas was led by Tramon Mark, who scored 23 points on 7-of-13 shooting. Jordan Pope added 17 points, and Matas Vokietaitis scored 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting. Dailyn Swain recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. As a team, the Longhorns shot 44% from the field and outrebounded the Aggies 41-32.

  • The Longhorns avenged a Jan. 17 loss to the Aggies at Moody Center.
  • Texas took the lead for good at the 17:58 mark of the second half on a Tramon Mark jumper.
  • The Longhorns stretched their lead to 73-62 on a pair of Mark foul shots with 0:53 remaining.

The players

Tramon Mark

A Texas Longhorns guard who led the team with 23 points on 7-of-13 shooting.

Jordan Pope

A Texas Longhorns player who scored 17 points in the victory.

Matas Vokietaitis

A Texas Longhorns player who scored 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting.

Dailyn Swain

A Texas Longhorns player who recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.

Rashaun Agee

A Texas A&M Aggies player who led his team with 22 points and 8 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Longhorns will travel to Fayetteville to take on Arkansas at 6 p.m. CT on Wednesday.

The takeaway

This victory is an important bounce-back win for the Longhorns as they look to maintain their position in the SEC standings and avenge an earlier loss to their in-state rival Aggies.