Texas A&M men's basketball eyes big wins over Florida, Missouri

Aggies look to strengthen SEC title hopes with key conference matchups

Feb. 4, 2026 at 10:31pm

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Texas A&M men's basketball has been surging in SEC play, led by graduate student forward Rashaun Agee's double-double performances and the growing synergy of head coach Bucky McMillan's squad. The Aggies now face a tough stretch, hosting No. 17 Florida on Saturday and Missouri on Wednesday, as they seek to solidify their position atop the SEC standings.

Why it matters

A&M is in the thick of the SEC regular-season title race, and these games against ranked opponents will be crucial in determining their NCAA Tournament seeding and chances at the conference crown. The Aggies are looking to extend their streak of NCAA Tournament appearances to four straight seasons.

The details

Florida has rebounded from an early-season slump, winning 10 of its last 12 games and sitting at 7-2 in SEC play. Junior forward Thomas Haugh leads the Gators in scoring, while junior center Rueben Chinyelu and junior forward Alex Condon form a dominant rebounding duo. A&M will counter with the double-double machine Rashaun Agee and the sharpshooting sophomore guard Rubén Dominguez. Missouri, led by senior guard Mark Mitchell, will also provide a tough test for the Aggies as they look to extend their winning streak over the Tigers to six games.

  • The Aggies host Florida on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
  • A&M takes on Missouri on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Rashaun Agee

A graduate student forward for Texas A&M who has recorded 10 double-double performances this season.

Bucky McMillan

The head coach of the Texas A&M men's basketball team, in his first season with the Aggies.

Thomas Haugh

A junior forward for the Florida Gators, leading the team in scoring with 17.6 points per game.

Rueben Chinyelu

A junior center for the Florida Gators, ranking first in the SEC and fourth in the nation in rebounds per game.

Rubén Dominguez

A sophomore guard for Texas A&M, nicknamed the 'Spanish Sniper' and holding the program record for 3-pointers in a single game.

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What they’re saying

“Rashaun Agee is the heart and soul of our team. We're going to need his veteran leadership and production if we want to take down these tough opponents.”

— Bucky McMillan, Head Coach, Texas A&M

“We know A&M is going to come at us with a lot of energy and pressure. We're going to have to match their intensity and execute our game plan to perfection if we want to leave College Station with a win.”

— Thomas Haugh, Junior Forward, Florida

What’s next

The Aggies will look to continue their strong SEC play and solidify their position atop the conference standings with these key matchups against ranked opponents. A&M's performance in these games could have major implications for their NCAA Tournament seeding and chances at a regular-season conference title.

The takeaway

Texas A&M has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the SEC this season, and these upcoming games against Florida and Missouri will be crucial tests as the Aggies chase their first regular-season conference championship since 2016. The team's depth, veteran leadership, and up-tempo style of play have made them a tough out for any opponent.