Texas A&M Blown Out by Florida in Blackout Game

The Aggies lose possession of first place in the SEC after suffering 86-67 loss to Florida.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 11:31pm

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The Texas A&M Aggies were unable to overcome a dominant performance by the Florida Gators, losing 86-67 in a game played in front of a blackout crowd at Reed Arena. The Aggies struggled offensively, shooting just 31% from the field and 26% from three-point range, while the Gators had five players score in double figures and controlled the boards, outrebounding A&M 50-43.

Why it matters

This loss drops Texas A&M out of first place in the SEC standings, as the Gators now hold sole possession of the top spot. The Aggies will need to regroup quickly as they prepare to face Missouri on Wednesday, February 11.

The details

The Aggies had a dismal first half, scoring only two points in the first 10 minutes and making just 6 of 35 field goals (17%) before halftime. Florida built an 11-point lead by the break and then extended it to as much as 28 points in the second half. A&M guards Pop Isaacs and Marcus Hill each scored 17 points, but the rest of the team struggled to find their rhythm against the Gators' defense.

  • The game was played on February 7, 2026 in College Station, Texas.
  • Texas A&M faces Missouri on Wednesday, February 11 at 8 p.m.

The players

Pop Isaacs

A Texas A&M guard who scored 17 points in the loss.

Marcus Hill

A Texas A&M guard who also scored 17 points in the game.

Todd Golden

The head coach of the Florida Gators, who led his team to the dominant victory.

Zach Clemence

A Texas A&M forward who helped cut into the Gators' lead in the second half.

Rueben Chinyelu

The Florida Gators' center who scored the first four points of a 6-0 run to start the second half.

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