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No. 17 Florida Dominates Texas A&M in SEC Showdown
Gators' size and paint presence overwhelm Aggies in conference clash
Feb. 7, 2026 at 10:31pm
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Thomas Haugh scored 22 points as No. 17 Florida routed Texas A&M 86-67 in a showdown for the Southeastern Conference lead. The Gators outscored the Aggies 48-24 in the paint, blocked seven shots, and limited Texas A&M to just nine makes on 25 layup attempts. Marcus Hill and Pop Isaacs each had 17 points for the Aggies, but Florida's size and rebounding advantage proved too much to overcome.
Why it matters
This game was a crucial early-season matchup between two of the top teams in the SEC. Florida's dominant performance solidifies their status as a contender in the conference, while Texas A&M's loss drops them out of a share of the conference lead.
The details
Florida started three players 6-foot-9 or taller against Texas A&M's four-guard lineup, allowing the Gators to control the paint and the glass. The Aggies held their own on the boards, but could only turn 19 offensive rebounds into 11 second-chance points. Isaiah Brown added 12 points for Florida, while Urban Klavzar had 11 and Rueben Chinyelu and Xavian Lee each scored 10.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
The players
Thomas Haugh
A key player for No. 17 Florida, scoring 22 points in the win.
Marcus Hill
One of Texas A&M's leading scorers, finishing with 17 points in the loss.
Pop Isaacs
Also scored 17 points for the Aggies in the defeat.
Isaiah Brown
Added 12 points for the victorious Gators.
Urban Klavzar
Contributed 11 points for Florida in the conference clash.
The takeaway
Florida's dominant performance in the paint and on the boards showcased their size and physicality advantage over the smaller Aggies lineup. This win puts the Gators in prime position to contend for the SEC regular season title, while Texas A&M will need to regroup and find ways to overcome their lack of interior presence against top conference foes.
